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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
1023
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$17,651
908
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$7,900
140
of 390 Most Transfer Students
585
331
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1893
274
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
8,033
170
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
2,316
223
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
8,962
227
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
1,800
686
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
64.0 %
330
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
18.0 %
264
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
72.0 %
190
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.72 out of 10
488
of 2,159 Best Overall Student Experience
9.12 out of 10
1030
of 2,161 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.30 out of 10

Academics

C+
Explain this grade
839
of 1,113 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.49 out of 10
341
of 1,114 Most Manageable Workloads
9.17 out of 10
277
of 1,120 Smartest Professors
9.45 out of 10
834
of 1,114 Best Course Variety
8.63 out of 10
507
of 1,112 Best Academic Advisers
9.11 out of 10
1038
of 1,121 Most Caring Professors
8.72 out of 10
170
of 1,089 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.66 out of 10
895
of 1,118 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.11 out of 10
916
of 1,115 Most Available Classes
8.40 out of 10
726
of 1,113 Best Registration Process
8.44 out of 10
789
of 1,110 Best Technology in the Classroom
8.59 out of 10
667
of 1,098 Best Online Course Options
6.61 out of 10
304
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,600.0 %
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Athletics

B+
Explain this grade
403
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
8.50 out of 10
336
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
7.37 out of 10
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Campus Dining

C+
Explain this grade
866
of 1,097 Healthiest Dining Options
7.31 out of 10
661
of 1,095 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
7.32 out of 10
1016
of 1,097 Best Late-Night Dining Options
6.01 out of 10
976
of 1,088 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
6.82 out of 10
772
of 1,105 Best Quality Food
7.32 out of 10
773
of 1,101 Best Cafeteria Variety
7.47 out of 10
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Campus Housing

B-
Explain this grade
556
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.31 out of 10
163
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.63 out of 10
119
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.17 out of 10
112
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
9.27 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

B
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609
of 1,163 Best Campus Police
8.94 out of 10
943
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
1.74 out of 10
621
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
6.27 out of 10
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Computers

C
Explain this grade
687
of 1,121 Best Computer Availability
8.86 out of 10
1051
of 1,122 Best Network Reliability
7.68 out of 10
842
of 1,121 Best Wireless Availability
8.18 out of 10
1082
of 1,122 Fastest Internet
7.45 out of 10
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Diversity

C
Explain this grade
1021
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
8.88 out of 10
659
of 1,113 Most Liberal Schools
7.49 out of 10
444
of 1,113 Most Conservative Schools
2.51 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C+
Explain this grade
790
of 824 Most Drug-Free Campuses
6.72 out of 10
92
of 839 Most Social Drinkers
4.76 out of 10
747
of 839 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.24 out of 10
764
of 859 Least Underage Drinkers
5.94 out of 10
536
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.49 out of 10
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Facilities

C+
Explain this grade
98
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
9.09 out of 10
789
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
7.58 out of 10
547
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
8.49 out of 10
987
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
7.73 out of 10
466
of 1,091 Best Library
8.75 out of 10
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Girls

B
Explain this grade
396
of 1,013 Hottest Girls
8.40 out of 10
530
of 1,025 Friendliest Girls
8.45 out of 10
547
of 1,017 Most Athletic Girls
8.28 out of 10
749
of 1,016 Smartest Girls
8.16 out of 10
738
of 1,012 Most Religious Girls
6.21 out of 10
590
of 1,017 Party Girls
8.17 out of 10
823
of 1,013 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
7.79 out of 10
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Greek Life

C+
Explain this grade
174
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
9.32 out of 10
881
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
0.86 out of 10
821
of 934 Best Greek Housing
1.90 out of 10
594
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
6.30 out of 10
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Guys

B+
Explain this grade
94
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.72 out of 10
414
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
8.64 out of 10
52
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
9.33 out of 10
578
of 1,031 Smartest Guys
8.14 out of 10
708
of 1,025 Most Religious Guys
5.93 out of 10
423
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.50 out of 10
539
of 1,031 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.40 out of 10
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Health & Safety

C+
Explain this grade
152
of 1,000 Best Student Health Center
9.28 out of 10
484
of 977 Where Students Feel Safest
8.85 out of 10
15
of 999 Most Visible Campus Police
1.97 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

B
Explain this grade
789
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
7.94 out of 10
336
of 1,132 Best School Dining
7.92 out of 10
446
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.18 out of 10
607
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
8.62 out of 10
971
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
6.25 out of 10
40
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.49 out of 10
248
of 1,156 Best Schools for City Living
7.95 out of 10
161
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.70 out of 10
1150
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
6.62 out of 10
93
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
9.11 out of 10
223
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
7.85 out of 10
870
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
7.25 out of 10
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Nightlife

C+
Explain this grade
313
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
7.34 out of 10
760
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
2.66 out of 10
763
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
7.65 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B
Explain this grade
185
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
8.81 out of 10
914
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
7.96 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B+
Explain this grade
501
of 1,065 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.64 out of 10
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Parking

B-
Explain this grade
937
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
7.56 out of 10
898
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
6.38 out of 10
743
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
5.10 out of 10
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Transportation

A
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164
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
8.58 out of 10
67
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
9.40 out of 10
652
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
7.63 out of 10
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Weather

A
Explain this grade
83
of 482 Coldest Winters
5.88 out of 10
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