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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
2
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$50,320
1686
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$0
374
of 390 Most Transfer Students
8
34
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1813
534
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
4,213
800
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
486
871
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
1,838
1866
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
0
126
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
34.0 %
95
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
59.0 %
75
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
93.0 %
113
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.91 out of 10
803
of 2,156 Best Overall Student Experience
8.98 out of 10
1903
of 2,159 If I Could Do It All Over Again
8.88 out of 10

Academics

A
Explain this grade
40
of 1,112 Most Flexible Curriculums
9.22 out of 10
302
of 1,113 Most Manageable Workloads
9.19 out of 10
157
of 1,118 Smartest Professors
9.54 out of 10
134
of 1,113 Best Course Variety
9.17 out of 10
568
of 1,111 Best Academic Advisers
9.05 out of 10
106
of 1,119 Most Caring Professors
9.62 out of 10
337
of 1,087 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.40 out of 10
234
of 1,116 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.49 out of 10
61
of 1,114 Most Available Classes
9.30 out of 10
41
of 1,112 Best Registration Process
9.19 out of 10
207
of 1,109 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.06 out of 10
817
of 1,097 Best Online Course Options
6.31 out of 10
71
of 507 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,000.0 %
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Athletics

B
Explain this grade
14
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
9.37 out of 10
611
of 1,073 Most Active Varsity Sports
7.08 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A+
Explain this grade
15
of 1,093 Healthiest Dining Options
9.23 out of 10
28
of 1,091 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
9.08 out of 10
126
of 1,093 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.94 out of 10
38
of 1,085 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.60 out of 10
20
of 1,101 Best Quality Food
8.82 out of 10
37
of 1,097 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.75 out of 10
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Campus Housing

A
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34
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
9.07 out of 10
53
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.90 out of 10
193
of 1,084 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.04 out of 10
275
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
9.09 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A
Explain this grade
1021
of 1,161 Best Campus Police
8.59 out of 10
805
of 1,069 Strictest Honor Code
2.04 out of 10
39
of 1,074 Most Lenient Parking
7.68 out of 10
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Computers

B+
Explain this grade
419
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
9.04 out of 10
842
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
8.09 out of 10
763
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
8.26 out of 10
495
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
8.39 out of 10
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Diversity

B-
Explain this grade
1068
of 1,096 Most Open-Minded Schools
8.69 out of 10
85
of 1,111 Most Liberal Schools
8.41 out of 10
1027
of 1,111 Most Conservative Schools
1.59 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C
Explain this grade
675
of 822 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.25 out of 10
94
of 835 Most Social Drinkers
4.73 out of 10
741
of 835 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.27 out of 10
766
of 857 Least Underage Drinkers
5.91 out of 10
570
of 776 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.43 out of 10
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Facilities

A
Explain this grade
790
of 1,085 Best Athletic Facilities
8.06 out of 10
33
of 1,086 Greenest Campuses
9.04 out of 10
78
of 1,084 Best Student Centers
9.15 out of 10
926
of 1,078 Best Performance Venues
7.87 out of 10
194
of 1,090 Best Library
9.01 out of 10
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Girls

A+
Explain this grade
93
of 1,011 Hottest Girls
8.93 out of 10
46
of 1,023 Friendliest Girls
9.07 out of 10
64
of 1,015 Most Athletic Girls
8.89 out of 10
130
of 1,014 Smartest Girls
8.82 out of 10
775
of 1,010 Most Religious Girls
6.15 out of 10
121
of 1,015 Party Girls
8.91 out of 10
857
of 1,011 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
7.74 out of 10
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Greek Life

N/A
Explain this grade
633
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.60 out of 10
7
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
3.47 out of 10
119
of 934 Best Greek Housing
3.70 out of 10
861
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
3.98 out of 10
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Guys

A+
Explain this grade
191
of 1,025 Hottest Guys
8.52 out of 10
41
of 1,036 Friendliest Guys
9.13 out of 10
148
of 1,035 Most Athletic Guys
9.07 out of 10
350
of 1,028 Smartest Guys
8.36 out of 10
786
of 1,022 Most Religious Guys
5.82 out of 10
221
of 1,028 Party Guys
8.74 out of 10
874
of 1,028 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.04 out of 10
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Health & Safety

A-
Explain this grade
901
of 996 Best Student Health Center
8.43 out of 10
27
of 973 Where Students Feel Safest
9.47 out of 10
573
of 994 Most Visible Campus Police
1.02 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

C
Explain this grade
12
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
9.11 out of 10
30
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.80 out of 10
809
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
6.69 out of 10
197
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.04 out of 10
1088
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
5.89 out of 10
181
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.06 out of 10
1099
of 1,154 Best Schools for City Living
6.55 out of 10
1133
of 1,166 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
6.95 out of 10
928
of 1,157 Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.83 out of 10
1098
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
7.54 out of 10
815
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
6.73 out of 10
932
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
7.12 out of 10
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Nightlife

B+
Explain this grade
178
of 1,069 Most Raging Party Scene
7.79 out of 10
892
of 1,069 Tamest Party Scenes
2.21 out of 10
61
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
8.74 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B-
Explain this grade
413
of 1,184 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
8.43 out of 10
8
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.97 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B-
Explain this grade
1038
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
6.94 out of 10
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Parking

A+
Explain this grade
21
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
9.52 out of 10
13
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
9.17 out of 10
29
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
6.37 out of 10
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Transportation

B
Explain this grade
558
of 1,038 Best Campus Transit
7.35 out of 10
964
of 1,070 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.48 out of 10
189
of 1,059 Best Car Campuses
8.53 out of 10
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Weather

B
Explain this grade
26
of 481 Coldest Winters
6.35 out of 10
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