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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
104
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$37,012
82
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$12,308
1
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1636
37
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
29,025
250
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
1,665
276
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
7,200
116
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
3,000
4
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
8.0 %
13
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
95.0 %
37
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
96.0 %
119
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.89 out of 10
164
of 2,158 Best Overall Student Experience
9.35 out of 10
291
of 2,159 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.55 out of 10

Academics

A+
Explain this grade
5
of 1,112 Most Flexible Curriculums
9.55 out of 10
939
of 1,113 Most Manageable Workloads
8.72 out of 10
49
of 1,119 Smartest Professors
9.67 out of 10
8
of 1,113 Best Course Variety
9.71 out of 10
212
of 1,111 Best Academic Advisers
9.34 out of 10
625
of 1,120 Most Caring Professors
9.20 out of 10
87
of 1,088 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.87 out of 10
184
of 1,117 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.53 out of 10
3
of 1,114 Most Available Classes
9.83 out of 10
8
of 1,112 Best Registration Process
9.53 out of 10
25
of 1,109 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.48 out of 10
728
of 1,097 Best Online Course Options
6.49 out of 10
15
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
700.0 %
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Athletics

B-
Explain this grade
334
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
8.56 out of 10
524
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
7.17 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A
Explain this grade
56
of 1,093 Healthiest Dining Options
8.71 out of 10
57
of 1,091 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
8.61 out of 10
223
of 1,093 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.57 out of 10
26
of 1,085 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.75 out of 10
184
of 1,101 Best Quality Food
7.94 out of 10
68
of 1,097 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.54 out of 10
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Campus Housing

A+
Explain this grade
179
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.67 out of 10
109
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.73 out of 10
126
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.16 out of 10
634
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.76 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A
Explain this grade
184
of 1,162 Best Campus Police
9.21 out of 10
897
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
1.88 out of 10
319
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
6.74 out of 10
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Computers

A+
Explain this grade
98
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
9.31 out of 10
62
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
9.07 out of 10
88
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
9.07 out of 10
45
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
9.08 out of 10
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Diversity

A+
Explain this grade
754
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.25 out of 10
78
of 1,112 Most Liberal Schools
8.48 out of 10
1036
of 1,112 Most Conservative Schools
1.52 out of 10
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Drug Safety

B+
Explain this grade
510
of 822 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.62 out of 10
336
of 837 Most Social Drinkers
3.91 out of 10
495
of 837 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
6.09 out of 10
390
of 857 Least Underage Drinkers
6.88 out of 10
356
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.72 out of 10
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Facilities

A
Explain this grade
81
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
9.16 out of 10
31
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
9.04 out of 10
937
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
8.09 out of 10
54
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
9.16 out of 10
14
of 1,091 Best Library
9.56 out of 10
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Girls

B
Explain this grade
719
of 1,012 Hottest Girls
8.11 out of 10
402
of 1,024 Friendliest Girls
8.57 out of 10
467
of 1,016 Most Athletic Girls
8.35 out of 10
43
of 1,015 Smartest Girls
9.17 out of 10
614
of 1,011 Most Religious Girls
6.34 out of 10
259
of 1,016 Party Girls
8.58 out of 10
214
of 1,012 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.35 out of 10
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Greek Life

C
Explain this grade
459
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.93 out of 10
151
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
2.30 out of 10
172
of 934 Best Greek Housing
3.64 out of 10
612
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
6.17 out of 10
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Guys

B
Explain this grade
228
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.45 out of 10
677
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
8.42 out of 10
619
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
8.58 out of 10
44
of 1,030 Smartest Guys
9.19 out of 10
406
of 1,024 Most Religious Guys
6.25 out of 10
517
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.36 out of 10
537
of 1,030 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.41 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B+
Explain this grade
761
of 998 Best Student Health Center
8.68 out of 10
362
of 975 Where Students Feel Safest
8.98 out of 10
124
of 996 Most Visible Campus Police
1.45 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

A
Explain this grade
327
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
8.33 out of 10
281
of 1,132 Best School Dining
7.99 out of 10
423
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.22 out of 10
789
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
8.42 out of 10
275
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
7.36 out of 10
638
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
8.50 out of 10
173
of 1,155 Best Schools for City Living
8.19 out of 10
398
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.29 out of 10
163
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
8.90 out of 10
551
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.61 out of 10
231
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
7.83 out of 10
232
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.30 out of 10
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Nightlife

A-
Explain this grade
261
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
7.44 out of 10
792
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
2.56 out of 10
636
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
7.80 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

A
Explain this grade
88
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
9.14 out of 10
1034
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
7.59 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

C-
Explain this grade
1028
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
7.12 out of 10
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Parking

C-
Explain this grade
1098
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
6.55 out of 10
787
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
6.71 out of 10
781
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
5.03 out of 10
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Transportation

A
Explain this grade
148
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
8.67 out of 10
71
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
9.40 out of 10
1030
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
6.20 out of 10
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Weather

C-
Explain this grade
170
of 482 Coldest Winters
5.41 out of 10
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