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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
32
of 1,827 Highest Tuition
$40,020
199
of 1,696 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$11,315
387
of 390 Most Transfer Students
3
25
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1794
372
of 1,665 Most Applicants Per Year
6,018
757
of 1,666 Most Freshmen
510
885
of 2,150 Most Full-Time Students
1,771
1716
of 2,142 Most Part-Time Students
6
39
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
20.0 %
27
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
89.0 %
5
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
98.0 %
115
of 1,049 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.91 out of 10
27
of 2,153 Best Overall Student Experience
9.69 out of 10
222
of 2,157 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.58 out of 10

Academics

A+
Explain this grade
58
of 1,110 Most Flexible Curriculums
9.19 out of 10
1072
of 1,111 Most Manageable Workloads
8.37 out of 10
7
of 1,117 Smartest Professors
9.88 out of 10
95
of 1,111 Best Course Variety
9.25 out of 10
255
of 1,109 Best Academic Advisers
9.29 out of 10
16
of 1,118 Most Caring Professors
9.87 out of 10
105
of 1,086 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.80 out of 10
19
of 1,115 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.76 out of 10
94
of 1,112 Most Available Classes
9.23 out of 10
584
of 1,110 Best Registration Process
8.61 out of 10
22
of 1,107 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.51 out of 10
979
of 1,095 Best Online Course Options
5.86 out of 10
54
of 507 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
900.0 %
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Athletics

B
Explain this grade
520
of 1,078 Best Intramural Sports
8.41 out of 10
225
of 1,072 Most Active Varsity Sports
7.49 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A+
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2
of 1,091 Healthiest Dining Options
9.78 out of 10
2
of 1,089 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
9.81 out of 10
15
of 1,091 Best Late-Night Dining Options
9.03 out of 10
10
of 1,083 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
9.03 out of 10
3
of 1,100 Best Quality Food
9.62 out of 10
3
of 1,096 Best Cafeteria Variety
9.65 out of 10
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Campus Housing

A+
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4
of 1,084 Cleanest Dorms
9.54 out of 10
7
of 1,080 Most Spacious Dorms
9.37 out of 10
51
of 1,083 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.37 out of 10
23
of 1,086 Shortest Walk to Class
9.53 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A
Explain this grade
2
of 1,160 Best Campus Police
9.97 out of 10
33
of 1,069 Strictest Honor Code
3.91 out of 10
334
of 1,072 Most Lenient Parking
6.71 out of 10
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Computers

A+
Explain this grade
5
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
9.72 out of 10
8
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
9.50 out of 10
6
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
9.61 out of 10
4
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
9.60 out of 10
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Diversity

B
Explain this grade
439
of 1,094 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.44 out of 10
42
of 1,111 Most Liberal Schools
8.84 out of 10
1070
of 1,111 Most Conservative Schools
1.16 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C+
Explain this grade
466
of 820 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.66 out of 10
67
of 830 Most Social Drinkers
4.87 out of 10
764
of 830 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.13 out of 10
808
of 856 Least Underage Drinkers
5.69 out of 10
725
of 771 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.09 out of 10
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Facilities

A+
Explain this grade
40
of 1,085 Best Athletic Facilities
9.40 out of 10
4
of 1,086 Greenest Campuses
9.42 out of 10
21
of 1,084 Best Student Centers
9.47 out of 10
66
of 1,078 Best Performance Venues
9.12 out of 10
31
of 1,090 Best Library
9.44 out of 10
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Girls

A
Explain this grade
175
of 1,009 Hottest Girls
8.71 out of 10
175
of 1,021 Friendliest Girls
8.80 out of 10
3
of 1,013 Most Athletic Girls
9.69 out of 10
64
of 1,013 Smartest Girls
9.06 out of 10
986
of 1,008 Most Religious Girls
5.41 out of 10
203
of 1,013 Party Girls
8.70 out of 10
131
of 1,009 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.52 out of 10
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Greek Life

N/A
Explain this grade
195
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
9.28 out of 10
154
of 934 Best Greek Housing
3.67 out of 10
865
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
3.86 out of 10
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Guys

A+
Explain this grade
10
of 1,024 Hottest Guys
9.35 out of 10
31
of 1,035 Friendliest Guys
9.18 out of 10
6
of 1,034 Most Athletic Guys
9.86 out of 10
36
of 1,027 Smartest Guys
9.27 out of 10
1014
of 1,021 Most Religious Guys
4.90 out of 10
192
of 1,027 Party Guys
8.79 out of 10
402
of 1,027 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.55 out of 10
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Health & Safety

A
Explain this grade
911
of 993 Best Student Health Center
8.36 out of 10
9
of 972 Where Students Feel Safest
9.63 out of 10
881
of 992 Most Visible Campus Police
0.70 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

B+
Explain this grade
4
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
9.38 out of 10
2
of 1,132 Best School Dining
9.70 out of 10
670
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
6.88 out of 10
12
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.72 out of 10
964
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
6.27 out of 10
30
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.55 out of 10
729
of 1,154 Best Schools for City Living
7.18 out of 10
1033
of 1,166 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
7.44 out of 10
1025
of 1,157 Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.54 out of 10
71
of 1,128 Friendliest Townies/Locals
9.17 out of 10
194
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
7.95 out of 10
396
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.04 out of 10
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Nightlife

B-
Explain this grade
209
of 1,068 Most Raging Party Scene
7.67 out of 10
863
of 1,068 Tamest Party Scenes
2.33 out of 10
230
of 1,000 Best Drink Prices
8.31 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B+
Explain this grade
76
of 1,184 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
9.17 out of 10
664
of 1,057 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.16 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B
Explain this grade
1020
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
7.26 out of 10
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Parking

A
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75
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
9.14 out of 10
141
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
8.14 out of 10
26
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
6.41 out of 10
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Transportation

A
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233
of 1,037 Best Campus Transit
8.34 out of 10
124
of 1,070 Most Easily Accessible Town
9.32 out of 10
772
of 1,058 Best Car Campuses
7.43 out of 10
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Weather

C+
Explain this grade
76
of 480 Coldest Winters
6.00 out of 10
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