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Rankings

Overall Experience

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1006
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$17,871
1030
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$7,472
61
of 390 Most Transfer Students
1,429
158
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1858
163
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
12,536
41
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
4,356
44
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
21,394
364
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
1,127
1397
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
85.0 %
277
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
24.0 %
179
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
85.0 %
78
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
9.11 out of 10
101
of 2,158 Best Overall Student Experience
9.43 out of 10
58
of 2,159 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.72 out of 10

Academics

B
Explain this grade
275
of 1,112 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.87 out of 10
955
of 1,113 Most Manageable Workloads
8.67 out of 10
804
of 1,119 Smartest Professors
9.15 out of 10
259
of 1,113 Best Course Variety
9.01 out of 10
509
of 1,111 Best Academic Advisers
9.11 out of 10
1016
of 1,120 Most Caring Professors
8.76 out of 10
102
of 1,088 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.82 out of 10
973
of 1,117 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.02 out of 10
617
of 1,114 Most Available Classes
8.75 out of 10
317
of 1,112 Best Registration Process
8.83 out of 10
172
of 1,109 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.11 out of 10
119
of 1,097 Best Online Course Options
7.62 out of 10
303
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,600.0 %
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Athletics

A-
Explain this grade
67
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
9.02 out of 10
85
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
8.11 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A-
Explain this grade
103
of 1,093 Healthiest Dining Options
8.40 out of 10
102
of 1,091 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
8.30 out of 10
133
of 1,093 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.90 out of 10
169
of 1,085 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
7.91 out of 10
43
of 1,101 Best Quality Food
8.53 out of 10
30
of 1,097 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.82 out of 10
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Campus Housing

B+
Explain this grade
224
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.63 out of 10
331
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.42 out of 10
125
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.16 out of 10
429
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.95 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

B-
Explain this grade
739
of 1,162 Best Campus Police
8.86 out of 10
850
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
1.96 out of 10
1034
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
5.31 out of 10
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Computers

B
Explain this grade
421
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
9.04 out of 10
224
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
8.77 out of 10
145
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
8.95 out of 10
274
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
8.62 out of 10
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Diversity

B
Explain this grade
500
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.41 out of 10
792
of 1,112 Most Liberal Schools
7.37 out of 10
323
of 1,112 Most Conservative Schools
2.63 out of 10
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Drug Safety

B-
Explain this grade
200
of 822 Most Drug-Free Campuses
8.12 out of 10
261
of 837 Most Social Drinkers
4.13 out of 10
574
of 837 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.87 out of 10
737
of 857 Least Underage Drinkers
6.02 out of 10
429
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.62 out of 10
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Facilities

A-
Explain this grade
60
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
9.26 out of 10
60
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
8.80 out of 10
150
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
8.94 out of 10
552
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
8.39 out of 10
97
of 1,091 Best Library
9.19 out of 10
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Girls

B-
Explain this grade
287
of 1,012 Hottest Girls
8.55 out of 10
636
of 1,024 Friendliest Girls
8.35 out of 10
119
of 1,016 Most Athletic Girls
8.75 out of 10
808
of 1,015 Smartest Girls
8.11 out of 10
517
of 1,011 Most Religious Girls
6.44 out of 10
496
of 1,016 Party Girls
8.28 out of 10
202
of 1,012 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.39 out of 10
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Greek Life

A-
Explain this grade
699
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.44 out of 10
857
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
1.07 out of 10
889
of 934 Best Greek Housing
1.20 out of 10
134
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
8.34 out of 10
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Guys

B+
Explain this grade
170
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.54 out of 10
98
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
8.96 out of 10
486
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
8.70 out of 10
257
of 1,030 Smartest Guys
8.49 out of 10
323
of 1,024 Most Religious Guys
6.35 out of 10
611
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.28 out of 10
156
of 1,030 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.88 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B+
Explain this grade
233
of 998 Best Student Health Center
9.19 out of 10
286
of 975 Where Students Feel Safest
9.04 out of 10
217
of 996 Most Visible Campus Police
1.31 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

B
Explain this grade
132
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
8.56 out of 10
199
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.09 out of 10
152
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.91 out of 10
45
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.41 out of 10
698
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
6.70 out of 10
124
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.16 out of 10
298
of 1,155 Best Schools for City Living
7.87 out of 10
636
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
7.97 out of 10
705
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
8.22 out of 10
31
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
9.40 out of 10
870
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
6.63 out of 10
917
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
7.17 out of 10
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Nightlife

A-
Explain this grade
106
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
8.14 out of 10
965
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
1.86 out of 10
47
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
8.78 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B+
Explain this grade
401
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
8.45 out of 10
25
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.82 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B+
Explain this grade
31
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
9.47 out of 10
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Parking

B-
Explain this grade
809
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
8.00 out of 10
717
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
6.90 out of 10
831
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
4.93 out of 10
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Transportation

A+
Explain this grade
6
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
9.73 out of 10
50
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
9.43 out of 10
983
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
6.67 out of 10
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Weather

C+
Explain this grade
28
of 482 Coldest Winters
6.35 out of 10
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