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Rankings

Overall Experience

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41
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$39,810
510
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$9,334
368
of 390 Most Transfer Students
10
102
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1846
730
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
2,845
891
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
415
944
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
1,633
1340
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
55
237
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
43.0 %
76
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
64.0 %
68
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
94.0 %
178
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.75 out of 10
536
of 2,158 Best Overall Student Experience
9.09 out of 10
767
of 2,159 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.37 out of 10

Academics

A
Explain this grade
11
of 1,112 Most Flexible Curriculums
9.47 out of 10
1012
of 1,113 Most Manageable Workloads
8.56 out of 10
180
of 1,119 Smartest Professors
9.53 out of 10
179
of 1,113 Best Course Variety
9.11 out of 10
7
of 1,111 Best Academic Advisers
9.70 out of 10
179
of 1,120 Most Caring Professors
9.56 out of 10
965
of 1,088 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
7.65 out of 10
188
of 1,117 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.52 out of 10
240
of 1,114 Most Available Classes
9.04 out of 10
711
of 1,112 Best Registration Process
8.49 out of 10
56
of 1,109 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.33 out of 10
1007
of 1,097 Best Online Course Options
5.76 out of 10
62
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
900.0 %
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Athletics

C+
Explain this grade
215
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
8.73 out of 10
947
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
6.55 out of 10
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Campus Dining

B+
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119
of 1,093 Healthiest Dining Options
8.33 out of 10
59
of 1,091 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
8.59 out of 10
760
of 1,093 Best Late-Night Dining Options
6.58 out of 10
94
of 1,085 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.15 out of 10
514
of 1,101 Best Quality Food
7.55 out of 10
294
of 1,097 Best Cafeteria Variety
7.97 out of 10
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Campus Housing

A
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223
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.63 out of 10
262
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.48 out of 10
63
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.34 out of 10
39
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
9.44 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A+
Explain this grade
176
of 1,162 Best Campus Police
9.21 out of 10
389
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
2.82 out of 10
27
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
7.86 out of 10
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Computers

B
Explain this grade
268
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
9.15 out of 10
300
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
8.67 out of 10
275
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
8.79 out of 10
649
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
8.25 out of 10
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Diversity

A
Explain this grade
53
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.73 out of 10
24
of 1,112 Most Liberal Schools
9.03 out of 10
1087
of 1,112 Most Conservative Schools
0.97 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C
Explain this grade
794
of 822 Most Drug-Free Campuses
6.68 out of 10
71
of 837 Most Social Drinkers
4.84 out of 10
766
of 837 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.16 out of 10
826
of 857 Least Underage Drinkers
5.58 out of 10
594
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.41 out of 10
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Facilities

A-
Explain this grade
168
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
8.85 out of 10
55
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
8.85 out of 10
116
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
9.02 out of 10
359
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
8.59 out of 10
599
of 1,091 Best Library
8.64 out of 10
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Girls

B-
Explain this grade
402
of 1,012 Hottest Girls
8.38 out of 10
84
of 1,024 Friendliest Girls
8.96 out of 10
888
of 1,016 Most Athletic Girls
7.90 out of 10
147
of 1,015 Smartest Girls
8.80 out of 10
994
of 1,011 Most Religious Girls
5.38 out of 10
449
of 1,016 Party Girls
8.32 out of 10
288
of 1,012 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.29 out of 10
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Greek Life

N/A
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Guys

B+
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350
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.31 out of 10
11
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
9.34 out of 10
896
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
8.20 out of 10
49
of 1,030 Smartest Guys
9.14 out of 10
1016
of 1,024 Most Religious Guys
4.94 out of 10
132
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.92 out of 10
60
of 1,030 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
8.25 out of 10
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Health & Safety

A
Explain this grade
134
of 998 Best Student Health Center
9.30 out of 10
110
of 975 Where Students Feel Safest
9.25 out of 10
724
of 996 Most Visible Campus Police
0.86 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

C-
Explain this grade
2
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
9.79 out of 10
323
of 1,132 Best School Dining
7.94 out of 10
1100
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
5.91 out of 10
14
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.71 out of 10
1113
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
5.49 out of 10
501
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
8.65 out of 10
782
of 1,155 Best Schools for City Living
7.11 out of 10
1149
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
6.75 out of 10
1152
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
6.58 out of 10
594
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.56 out of 10
1079
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
6.02 out of 10
1098
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
6.40 out of 10
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Nightlife

B-
Explain this grade
202
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
7.69 out of 10
869
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
2.31 out of 10
309
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
8.20 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

C
Explain this grade
1081
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
7.65 out of 10
20
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.84 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

A-
Explain this grade
183
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.99 out of 10
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Parking

A
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450
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
8.58 out of 10
203
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
7.95 out of 10
111
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
6.06 out of 10
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Transportation

D+
Explain this grade
797
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
6.50 out of 10
128
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
9.32 out of 10
534
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
7.83 out of 10
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Weather

C-
Explain this grade
30
of 482 Coldest Winters
6.35 out of 10
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