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Rankings

Overall Experience

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17
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$41,655
353
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$10,120
148
of 390 Most Transfer Students
446
43
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1821
87
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
19,842
146
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
2,592
198
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
9,656
438
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
849
145
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
37.0 %
71
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
66.0 %
134
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
90.0 %
102
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.94 out of 10
1748
of 2,158 Best Overall Student Experience
8.58 out of 10
1379
of 2,159 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.16 out of 10

Academics

A-
Explain this grade
520
of 1,112 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.71 out of 10
671
of 1,113 Most Manageable Workloads
8.96 out of 10
320
of 1,119 Smartest Professors
9.44 out of 10
213
of 1,113 Best Course Variety
9.06 out of 10
1073
of 1,111 Best Academic Advisers
8.31 out of 10
996
of 1,120 Most Caring Professors
8.79 out of 10
124
of 1,088 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.75 out of 10
704
of 1,117 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.21 out of 10
239
of 1,114 Most Available Classes
9.04 out of 10
955
of 1,112 Best Registration Process
8.14 out of 10
905
of 1,109 Best Technology in the Classroom
8.46 out of 10
439
of 1,097 Best Online Course Options
7.00 out of 10
233
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,300.0 %
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Athletics

C
Explain this grade
966
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
7.78 out of 10
1041
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
5.96 out of 10
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Campus Dining

B
Explain this grade
158
of 1,093 Healthiest Dining Options
8.23 out of 10
172
of 1,091 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
8.05 out of 10
127
of 1,093 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.94 out of 10
42
of 1,085 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.56 out of 10
293
of 1,101 Best Quality Food
7.78 out of 10
245
of 1,097 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.04 out of 10
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Campus Housing

B
Explain this grade
640
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.23 out of 10
826
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
7.96 out of 10
604
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.65 out of 10
473
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.91 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A
Explain this grade
1030
of 1,162 Best Campus Police
8.59 out of 10
908
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
1.85 out of 10
361
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
6.67 out of 10
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Computers

C+
Explain this grade
970
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
8.57 out of 10
939
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
7.94 out of 10
92
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
9.06 out of 10
498
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
8.37 out of 10
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Diversity

A-
Explain this grade
297
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.52 out of 10
92
of 1,112 Most Liberal Schools
8.38 out of 10
1025
of 1,112 Most Conservative Schools
1.62 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C+
Explain this grade
768
of 822 Most Drug-Free Campuses
6.90 out of 10
11
of 837 Most Social Drinkers
5.40 out of 10
827
of 837 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
4.60 out of 10
802
of 857 Least Underage Drinkers
5.72 out of 10
731
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.09 out of 10
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Facilities

C+
Explain this grade
1026
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
7.59 out of 10
247
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
8.26 out of 10
826
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
8.25 out of 10
1016
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
7.63 out of 10
1082
of 1,091 Best Library
7.69 out of 10
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Girls

B
Explain this grade
166
of 1,012 Hottest Girls
8.73 out of 10
1023
of 1,024 Friendliest Girls
7.42 out of 10
862
of 1,016 Most Athletic Girls
7.95 out of 10
558
of 1,015 Smartest Girls
8.33 out of 10
942
of 1,011 Most Religious Girls
5.73 out of 10
112
of 1,016 Party Girls
8.94 out of 10
934
of 1,012 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
7.60 out of 10
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Greek Life

B-
Explain this grade
841
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
7.46 out of 10
631
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
1.50 out of 10
804
of 934 Best Greek Housing
2.10 out of 10
146
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
8.28 out of 10
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Guys

C
Explain this grade
981
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
7.45 out of 10
1018
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
7.77 out of 10
1005
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
7.58 out of 10
479
of 1,030 Smartest Guys
8.24 out of 10
835
of 1,024 Most Religious Guys
5.74 out of 10
168
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.84 out of 10
1004
of 1,030 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
6.58 out of 10
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Health & Safety

C-
Explain this grade
990
of 998 Best Student Health Center
7.80 out of 10
919
of 975 Where Students Feel Safest
8.07 out of 10
693
of 996 Most Visible Campus Police
0.88 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

A+
Explain this grade
1111
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
6.79 out of 10
70
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.43 out of 10
42
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
8.72 out of 10
1025
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
7.90 out of 10
276
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
7.36 out of 10
137
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.13 out of 10
14
of 1,155 Best Schools for City Living
9.55 out of 10
16
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
9.51 out of 10
50
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
9.22 out of 10
556
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.60 out of 10
7
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
9.72 out of 10
24
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
9.30 out of 10
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Nightlife

A+
Explain this grade
86
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
8.24 out of 10
982
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
1.76 out of 10
861
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
7.47 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

A-
Explain this grade
20
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
9.56 out of 10
1057
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
6.86 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B-
Explain this grade
870
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.13 out of 10
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Parking

D+
Explain this grade
1146
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
5.51 out of 10
1040
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
5.50 out of 10
1071
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
4.00 out of 10
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Transportation

A-
Explain this grade
149
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
8.65 out of 10
4
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
9.92 out of 10
1055
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
5.00 out of 10
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Weather

B-
Explain this grade
283
of 482 Coldest Winters
4.71 out of 10
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