10 Universities with CSS Fee Waivers & Full Funding for International Students (Part 3)
More U.S. universities that waive the CSS Profile fee and fully fund international students — Bates, Colby, Kenyon, Oberlin, Macalester, F&M, Holy Cross, and more.
More schools that waive the CSS Profile fee or offer a free alternative — and meet 100% of your demonstrated financial need for a bachelor's degree.
1. Bates College#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Lewiston, Maine |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~1,800 |
| Ranking | Top 25 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~14% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
Test-optional since 1984 and CSS fee waived — Bates has been removing barriers for over 40 years. One of the first coeducational colleges in America, with a long history of inclusivity. Strong emphasis on community service and civic engagement.
2. Colby College#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Waterville, Maine |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~2,000 |
| Ranking | Top 20 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~8% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need, no loans |
Over $1 billion invested in new facilities and programs. Colby's DavisConnects program guarantees every student a funded internship or research experience. No-loan aid packages and CSS fee waived — Colby removes every financial barrier it can.
3. Kenyon College#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Gambier, Ohio |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~1,850 |
| Ranking | Top 30 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~30% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
Home to one of the best creative writing programs in America, with several Pulitzer Prize-winning alumni. The ~30% acceptance rate and CSS fee waiver make Kenyon one of the most accessible fully-funded options.
4. Oberlin College#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Oberlin, Ohio |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~3,000 |
| Ranking | Top 40 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~33% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
The first college in America to regularly admit Black students and women. Oberlin's Conservatory of Music is one of the best in the world — the only top conservatory attached to a liberal arts college. Progressive culture with CSS fee waived.
5. Macalester College#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~2,200 |
| Ranking | Top 30 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~30% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
About 15% of the student body is international — one of the highest at any liberal arts college. Located in the Twin Cities metro with a major job market. CSS fee waived, ~30% acceptance rate, and a deeply global community.
6. Franklin & Marshall College#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~2,300 |
| Ranking | Top 40 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~30% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
About 20% of the student body is international. F&M has built its identity around global diversity. Lancaster is charming and affordable, Philadelphia is 90 minutes away. CSS fee waived.
7. College of the Holy Cross#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Type | Private liberal arts college (Jesuit) |
| Students | ~3,100 |
| Ranking | Top 30 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~32% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
A Jesuit liberal arts college (you don't need to be Catholic) with a powerful alumni network. The ~32% acceptance rate and CSS fee waiver make Holy Cross very accessible. Worcester is about an hour from Boston.
8. Skidmore College#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Saratoga Springs, New York |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~2,700 |
| Ranking | Top 40 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~29% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
"Creative Thought Matters" — Skidmore values creativity across all disciplines. Beautiful Saratoga Springs location, ~29% acceptance rate, and CSS fee waived. A solid, accessible option.
9. Denison University#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Granville, Ohio |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~2,300 |
| Ranking | Top 40 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~25% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
Strong career preparation through the Knowlton Center. 30 minutes from Columbus. CSS fee waived and full funding for international students.
10. Reed College#
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Students | ~1,500 |
| Ranking | Top 50 Liberal Arts |
| Acceptance Rate | ~41% |
| Financial Aid | 100% of demonstrated need |
No traditional grades, year-long senior thesis, refuses to participate in rankings. Reed is for genuine intellectuals who value learning over prestige. The ~41% acceptance rate and CSS fee waiver make this one of the most accessible fully-funded options anywhere.
What's Next?#
Part 4 has the final 6 schools in this series.
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