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Rankings

Overall Experience

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818
of 1,827 Highest Tuition
$20,398
806
of 1,696 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$8,208
143
of 390 Most Transfer Students
536
401
of 498 Oldest Colleges
1918
102
of 1,665 Most Applicants Per Year
17,463
68
of 1,666 Most Freshmen
3,882
96
of 2,150 Most Full-Time Students
16,412
391
of 2,142 Most Part-Time Students
1,003
729
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
65.0 %
361
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
15.0 %
254
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
77.0 %
92
of 1,048 Most Vibrant Social Scene
9.00 out of 10
151
of 2,151 Best Overall Student Experience
9.38 out of 10
192
of 2,156 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.62 out of 10

Academics

C+
Explain this grade
904
of 1,110 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.41 out of 10
663
of 1,111 Most Manageable Workloads
8.96 out of 10
992
of 1,116 Smartest Professors
8.98 out of 10
363
of 1,111 Best Course Variety
8.93 out of 10
931
of 1,109 Best Academic Advisers
8.68 out of 10
935
of 1,117 Most Caring Professors
8.89 out of 10
219
of 1,085 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.57 out of 10
848
of 1,114 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.14 out of 10
771
of 1,112 Most Available Classes
8.61 out of 10
604
of 1,110 Best Registration Process
8.58 out of 10
111
of 1,107 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.20 out of 10
64
of 1,095 Best Online Course Options
7.83 out of 10
375
of 506 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,800.0 %
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Athletics

B-
Explain this grade
310
of 1,075 Best Intramural Sports
8.61 out of 10
348
of 1,071 Most Active Varsity Sports
7.37 out of 10
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Campus Dining

B
Explain this grade
480
of 1,091 Healthiest Dining Options
7.74 out of 10
293
of 1,088 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
7.77 out of 10
712
of 1,090 Best Late-Night Dining Options
6.65 out of 10
193
of 1,083 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
7.85 out of 10
88
of 1,100 Best Quality Food
8.20 out of 10
81
of 1,096 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.44 out of 10
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Campus Housing

B
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78
of 1,083 Cleanest Dorms
8.90 out of 10
782
of 1,079 Most Spacious Dorms
8.02 out of 10
520
of 1,082 Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.74 out of 10
577
of 1,085 Shortest Walk to Class
8.81 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

C+
Explain this grade
911
of 1,160 Best Campus Police
8.72 out of 10
784
of 1,067 Strictest Honor Code
2.06 out of 10
1030
of 1,070 Most Lenient Parking
5.31 out of 10
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Computers

A-
Explain this grade
54
of 1,116 Best Computer Availability
9.36 out of 10
83
of 1,117 Best Network Reliability
9.00 out of 10
54
of 1,117 Best Wireless Availability
9.22 out of 10
136
of 1,117 Fastest Internet
8.81 out of 10
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Diversity

B-
Explain this grade
559
of 1,091 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.39 out of 10
314
of 1,111 Most Liberal Schools
7.85 out of 10
808
of 1,111 Most Conservative Schools
2.15 out of 10
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Drug Safety

B
Explain this grade
507
of 819 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.60 out of 10
304
of 829 Most Social Drinkers
4.02 out of 10
526
of 829 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.98 out of 10
748
of 855 Least Underage Drinkers
5.97 out of 10
643
of 770 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.30 out of 10
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Facilities

B+
Explain this grade
179
of 1,085 Best Athletic Facilities
8.83 out of 10
34
of 1,086 Greenest Campuses
9.02 out of 10
54
of 1,084 Best Student Centers
9.23 out of 10
179
of 1,078 Best Performance Venues
8.83 out of 10
176
of 1,090 Best Library
9.04 out of 10
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Girls

B
Explain this grade
286
of 1,008 Hottest Girls
8.55 out of 10
281
of 1,020 Friendliest Girls
8.69 out of 10
670
of 1,011 Most Athletic Girls
8.17 out of 10
851
of 1,012 Smartest Girls
8.06 out of 10
516
of 1,007 Most Religious Girls
6.44 out of 10
63
of 1,012 Party Girls
9.14 out of 10
372
of 1,008 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.19 out of 10
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Greek Life

B
Explain this grade
654
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.53 out of 10
633
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
1.50 out of 10
803
of 934 Best Greek Housing
2.10 out of 10
57
of 886 Where Greek Life Rules
8.73 out of 10
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Guys

B+
Explain this grade
231
of 1,021 Hottest Guys
8.45 out of 10
222
of 1,033 Friendliest Guys
8.81 out of 10
488
of 1,032 Most Athletic Guys
8.69 out of 10
931
of 1,026 Smartest Guys
7.71 out of 10
624
of 1,020 Most Religious Guys
6.01 out of 10
51
of 1,026 Party Guys
9.23 out of 10
187
of 1,026 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.83 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B-
Explain this grade
253
of 991 Best Student Health Center
9.17 out of 10
867
of 970 Where Students Feel Safest
8.21 out of 10
320
of 991 Most Visible Campus Police
1.22 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

C+
Explain this grade
147
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
8.54 out of 10
170
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.12 out of 10
411
of 1,125 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.24 out of 10
716
of 1,134 Safest Campuses
8.49 out of 10
791
of 1,126 Best Pro Sports Teams
6.55 out of 10
948
of 1,134 Most Scenic Campuses
8.07 out of 10
946
of 1,154 Best Schools for City Living
6.92 out of 10
1137
of 1,166 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
6.91 out of 10
1013
of 1,155 Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.62 out of 10
898
of 1,128 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.25 out of 10
666
of 1,124 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
6.94 out of 10
890
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
7.22 out of 10
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Nightlife

B+
Explain this grade
91
of 1,068 Most Raging Party Scene
8.21 out of 10
980
of 1,068 Tamest Party Scenes
1.79 out of 10
98
of 998 Best Drink Prices
8.59 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B-
Explain this grade
896
of 1,184 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
7.98 out of 10
540
of 1,055 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.25 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B
Explain this grade
109
of 1,061 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
9.14 out of 10
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Parking

C+
Explain this grade
900
of 1,150 Best Off-Campus Parking
7.70 out of 10
969
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
5.95 out of 10
877
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
4.83 out of 10
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Transportation

B+
Explain this grade
47
of 1,033 Best Campus Transit
9.25 out of 10
643
of 1,067 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.83 out of 10
902
of 1,054 Best Car Campuses
7.07 out of 10
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Weather

C+
Explain this grade
117
of 480 Coldest Winters
5.76 out of 10
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