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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
86
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$38,174
569
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$9,078
351
of 390 Most Transfer Students
16
230
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1874
521
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
4,317
751
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
514
832
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
1,935
1363
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
50
228
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
43.0 %
72
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
66.0 %
96
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
92.0 %
591
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.25 out of 10
367
of 2,158 Best Overall Student Experience
9.18 out of 10
486
of 2,159 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.48 out of 10

Academics

A
Explain this grade
52
of 1,112 Most Flexible Curriculums
9.21 out of 10
940
of 1,113 Most Manageable Workloads
8.72 out of 10
82
of 1,119 Smartest Professors
9.60 out of 10
100
of 1,113 Best Course Variety
9.23 out of 10
120
of 1,111 Best Academic Advisers
9.42 out of 10
75
of 1,120 Most Caring Professors
9.64 out of 10
432
of 1,088 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.28 out of 10
47
of 1,117 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.67 out of 10
546
of 1,114 Most Available Classes
8.80 out of 10
479
of 1,112 Best Registration Process
8.70 out of 10
256
of 1,109 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.01 out of 10
959
of 1,097 Best Online Course Options
5.92 out of 10
127
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,100.0 %
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Athletics

B-
Explain this grade
282
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
8.65 out of 10
1020
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
6.19 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A
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24
of 1,093 Healthiest Dining Options
9.05 out of 10
15
of 1,091 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
9.32 out of 10
598
of 1,093 Best Late-Night Dining Options
6.84 out of 10
45
of 1,085 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.56 out of 10
51
of 1,101 Best Quality Food
8.42 out of 10
135
of 1,097 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.27 out of 10
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Campus Housing

B
Explain this grade
565
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.29 out of 10
1032
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
7.61 out of 10
840
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.44 out of 10
57
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
9.38 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A+
Explain this grade
1034
of 1,162 Best Campus Police
8.59 out of 10
979
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
1.61 out of 10
59
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
7.51 out of 10
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Computers

B+
Explain this grade
403
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
9.06 out of 10
60
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
9.09 out of 10
91
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
9.06 out of 10
99
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
8.91 out of 10
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Diversity

A-
Explain this grade
148
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.63 out of 10
18
of 1,112 Most Liberal Schools
9.20 out of 10
1095
of 1,112 Most Conservative Schools
0.80 out of 10
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Drug Safety

B-
Explain this grade
560
of 822 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.51 out of 10
237
of 837 Most Social Drinkers
4.22 out of 10
607
of 837 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.78 out of 10
669
of 857 Least Underage Drinkers
6.30 out of 10
448
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.59 out of 10
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Facilities

B-
Explain this grade
283
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
8.63 out of 10
106
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
8.59 out of 10
149
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
8.94 out of 10
690
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
8.25 out of 10
751
of 1,091 Best Library
8.52 out of 10
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Girls

B-
Explain this grade
609
of 1,012 Hottest Girls
8.21 out of 10
230
of 1,024 Friendliest Girls
8.74 out of 10
924
of 1,016 Most Athletic Girls
7.83 out of 10
44
of 1,015 Smartest Girls
9.17 out of 10
979
of 1,011 Most Religious Girls
5.47 out of 10
816
of 1,016 Party Girls
7.84 out of 10
159
of 1,012 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.45 out of 10
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Greek Life

N/A
Explain this grade
313
of 934 Best Greek Housing
3.53 out of 10
791
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
4.67 out of 10
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Guys

B
Explain this grade
845
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
7.82 out of 10
74
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
9.03 out of 10
969
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
7.94 out of 10
50
of 1,030 Smartest Guys
9.14 out of 10
995
of 1,024 Most Religious Guys
5.22 out of 10
759
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.02 out of 10
68
of 1,030 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
8.18 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B-
Explain this grade
60
of 998 Best Student Health Center
9.44 out of 10
99
of 975 Where Students Feel Safest
9.28 out of 10
5
of 996 Most Visible Campus Police
2.22 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

A-
Explain this grade
131
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
8.58 out of 10
177
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.12 out of 10
670
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
6.88 out of 10
135
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.12 out of 10
244
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
7.41 out of 10
367
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
8.79 out of 10
192
of 1,155 Best Schools for City Living
8.15 out of 10
111
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.82 out of 10
583
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
8.36 out of 10
102
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
9.07 out of 10
163
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
8.12 out of 10
535
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
7.82 out of 10
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Nightlife

B
Explain this grade
691
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
6.63 out of 10
386
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
3.37 out of 10
106
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
8.57 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

A-
Explain this grade
84
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
9.17 out of 10
277
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.42 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

A-
Explain this grade
466
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.66 out of 10
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Parking

A
Explain this grade
49
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
9.34 out of 10
64
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
8.49 out of 10
446
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
5.46 out of 10
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Transportation

C
Explain this grade
956
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
5.93 out of 10
462
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.97 out of 10
785
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
7.40 out of 10
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Weather

C-
Explain this grade
9
of 482 Coldest Winters
6.82 out of 10
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