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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
7
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$43,160
221
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$11,110
297
of 390 Most Transfer Students
41
354
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1900
114
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
16,527
297
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
1,436
320
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
6,178
998
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
188
86
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
30.0 %
57
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
75.0 %
47
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
95.0 %
817
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.05 out of 10
695
of 2,156 Best Overall Student Experience
9.01 out of 10
226
of 2,159 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.58 out of 10

Academics

A
Explain this grade
367
of 1,112 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.82 out of 10
1109
of 1,113 Most Manageable Workloads
7.83 out of 10
14
of 1,118 Smartest Professors
9.85 out of 10
230
of 1,113 Best Course Variety
9.04 out of 10
30
of 1,111 Best Academic Advisers
9.61 out of 10
355
of 1,119 Most Caring Professors
9.42 out of 10
7
of 1,087 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
9.51 out of 10
42
of 1,116 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.68 out of 10
298
of 1,114 Most Available Classes
8.99 out of 10
325
of 1,112 Best Registration Process
8.82 out of 10
1
of 1,109 Best Technology in the Classroom
10.00 out of 10
819
of 1,097 Best Online Course Options
6.30 out of 10
148
of 507 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,200.0 %
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Athletics

C
Explain this grade
95
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
8.96 out of 10
1065
of 1,073 Most Active Varsity Sports
5.46 out of 10
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Campus Dining

B-
Explain this grade
984
of 1,093 Healthiest Dining Options
7.09 out of 10
368
of 1,091 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
7.67 out of 10
180
of 1,093 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.72 out of 10
108
of 1,085 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.10 out of 10
1022
of 1,101 Best Quality Food
6.93 out of 10
434
of 1,097 Best Cafeteria Variety
7.82 out of 10
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Campus Housing

B-
Explain this grade
699
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.18 out of 10
857
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
7.92 out of 10
645
of 1,084 Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.64 out of 10
931
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.31 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A-
Explain this grade
185
of 1,161 Best Campus Police
9.21 out of 10
892
of 1,069 Strictest Honor Code
1.90 out of 10
436
of 1,074 Most Lenient Parking
6.57 out of 10
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Computers

A+
Explain this grade
1
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
10.00 out of 10
2
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
9.77 out of 10
4
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
9.73 out of 10
3
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
9.70 out of 10
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Diversity

A+
Explain this grade
3
of 1,096 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.97 out of 10
364
of 1,111 Most Liberal Schools
7.78 out of 10
759
of 1,111 Most Conservative Schools
2.22 out of 10
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Drug Safety

B-
Explain this grade
570
of 822 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.49 out of 10
223
of 835 Most Social Drinkers
4.27 out of 10
615
of 835 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.73 out of 10
709
of 857 Least Underage Drinkers
6.13 out of 10
477
of 776 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.56 out of 10
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Facilities

B
Explain this grade
1064
of 1,085 Best Athletic Facilities
7.16 out of 10
143
of 1,086 Greenest Campuses
8.48 out of 10
548
of 1,084 Best Student Centers
8.49 out of 10
25
of 1,078 Best Performance Venues
9.37 out of 10
853
of 1,090 Best Library
8.43 out of 10
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Girls

C+
Explain this grade
981
of 1,011 Hottest Girls
7.65 out of 10
426
of 1,023 Friendliest Girls
8.54 out of 10
1012
of 1,015 Most Athletic Girls
7.06 out of 10
13
of 1,014 Smartest Girls
9.47 out of 10
937
of 1,010 Most Religious Girls
5.74 out of 10
744
of 1,015 Party Girls
7.95 out of 10
150
of 1,011 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.47 out of 10
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Greek Life

B+
Explain this grade
527
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.83 out of 10
833
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
1.17 out of 10
698
of 934 Best Greek Housing
2.72 out of 10
180
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
8.10 out of 10
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Guys

B
Explain this grade
882
of 1,025 Hottest Guys
7.79 out of 10
37
of 1,036 Friendliest Guys
9.15 out of 10
1002
of 1,035 Most Athletic Guys
7.61 out of 10
6
of 1,028 Smartest Guys
9.75 out of 10
919
of 1,022 Most Religious Guys
5.53 out of 10
827
of 1,028 Party Guys
7.92 out of 10
126
of 1,028 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.96 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B+
Explain this grade
351
of 996 Best Student Health Center
9.08 out of 10
41
of 973 Where Students Feel Safest
9.41 out of 10
582
of 994 Most Visible Campus Police
1.00 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

A-
Explain this grade
6
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
9.30 out of 10
268
of 1,132 Best School Dining
7.99 out of 10
301
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.48 out of 10
459
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
8.78 out of 10
21
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
8.88 out of 10
520
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
8.62 out of 10
245
of 1,154 Best Schools for City Living
7.97 out of 10
234
of 1,166 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.54 out of 10
245
of 1,157 Best Proximity to Other Schools
8.79 out of 10
272
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.83 out of 10
27
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
9.06 out of 10
155
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.46 out of 10
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Nightlife

B+
Explain this grade
422
of 1,069 Most Raging Party Scene
7.12 out of 10
643
of 1,069 Tamest Party Scenes
2.88 out of 10
13
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
9.12 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B+
Explain this grade
70
of 1,184 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
9.23 out of 10
62
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.68 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B+
Explain this grade
48
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
9.35 out of 10
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Parking

C
Explain this grade
994
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
7.35 out of 10
914
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
6.28 out of 10
713
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
5.13 out of 10
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Transportation

B+
Explain this grade
253
of 1,038 Best Campus Transit
8.25 out of 10
488
of 1,070 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.97 out of 10
997
of 1,059 Best Car Campuses
6.53 out of 10
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Weather

C
Explain this grade
210
of 481 Coldest Winters
5.29 out of 10
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