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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
90
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$37,850
192
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$11,390
289
of 390 Most Transfer Students
46
431
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1937
278
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
7,949
636
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
628
591
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
3,050
718
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
390
88
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
31.0 %
131
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
46.0 %
153
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
88.0 %
818
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.05 out of 10
347
of 2,159 Best Overall Student Experience
9.18 out of 10
314
of 2,161 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.55 out of 10

Academics

A-
Explain this grade
520
of 1,113 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.73 out of 10
503
of 1,114 Most Manageable Workloads
9.06 out of 10
427
of 1,120 Smartest Professors
9.38 out of 10
304
of 1,114 Best Course Variety
8.98 out of 10
73
of 1,112 Best Academic Advisers
9.49 out of 10
190
of 1,121 Most Caring Professors
9.55 out of 10
299
of 1,089 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.45 out of 10
554
of 1,118 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.31 out of 10
83
of 1,115 Most Available Classes
9.25 out of 10
94
of 1,113 Best Registration Process
9.05 out of 10
73
of 1,110 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.28 out of 10
835
of 1,098 Best Online Course Options
6.28 out of 10
226
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,300.0 %
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Athletics

C
Explain this grade
1032
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
7.52 out of 10
967
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
6.43 out of 10
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Campus Dining

B-
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83
of 1,097 Healthiest Dining Options
8.49 out of 10
319
of 1,095 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
7.74 out of 10
487
of 1,097 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.02 out of 10
516
of 1,088 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
7.42 out of 10
462
of 1,105 Best Quality Food
7.60 out of 10
530
of 1,101 Best Cafeteria Variety
7.70 out of 10
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Campus Housing

B+
Explain this grade
23
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
9.14 out of 10
46
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.93 out of 10
646
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.64 out of 10
428
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.95 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

D+
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1071
of 1,163 Best Campus Police
8.51 out of 10
83
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
3.57 out of 10
258
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
6.85 out of 10
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Computers

B-
Explain this grade
229
of 1,121 Best Computer Availability
9.18 out of 10
421
of 1,122 Best Network Reliability
8.54 out of 10
176
of 1,121 Best Wireless Availability
8.89 out of 10
575
of 1,122 Fastest Internet
8.30 out of 10
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Diversity

B
Explain this grade
869
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.12 out of 10
1100
of 1,113 Most Liberal Schools
6.18 out of 10
14
of 1,113 Most Conservative Schools
3.82 out of 10
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Drug Safety

A-
Explain this grade
18
of 824 Most Drug-Free Campuses
8.84 out of 10
756
of 839 Most Social Drinkers
2.51 out of 10
83
of 839 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
7.49 out of 10
34
of 859 Least Underage Drinkers
8.09 out of 10
19
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
9.32 out of 10
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Facilities

B+
Explain this grade
845
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
7.97 out of 10
564
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
7.82 out of 10
754
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
8.32 out of 10
45
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
9.22 out of 10
338
of 1,091 Best Library
8.87 out of 10
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Girls

A-
Explain this grade
36
of 1,013 Hottest Girls
9.22 out of 10
784
of 1,025 Friendliest Girls
8.23 out of 10
218
of 1,017 Most Athletic Girls
8.59 out of 10
373
of 1,016 Smartest Girls
8.50 out of 10
58
of 1,012 Most Religious Girls
7.51 out of 10
807
of 1,017 Party Girls
7.87 out of 10
677
of 1,013 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
7.92 out of 10
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Greek Life

A
Explain this grade
678
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.47 out of 10
528
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
1.63 out of 10
37
of 934 Best Greek Housing
3.89 out of 10
56
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
8.73 out of 10
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Guys

A
Explain this grade
54
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.89 out of 10
718
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
8.38 out of 10
280
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
8.91 out of 10
717
of 1,031 Smartest Guys
7.99 out of 10
93
of 1,025 Most Religious Guys
6.99 out of 10
742
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.09 out of 10
535
of 1,031 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.41 out of 10
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Health & Safety

A+
Explain this grade
351
of 1,000 Best Student Health Center
9.10 out of 10
4
of 977 Where Students Feel Safest
9.68 out of 10
243
of 999 Most Visible Campus Police
1.27 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

B
Explain this grade
1118
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
6.63 out of 10
796
of 1,132 Best School Dining
7.53 out of 10
981
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
6.40 out of 10
26
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.53 out of 10
388
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
7.13 out of 10
17
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.69 out of 10
585
of 1,156 Best Schools for City Living
7.35 out of 10
185
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.66 out of 10
1054
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.47 out of 10
921
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.20 out of 10
420
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
7.37 out of 10
220
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.31 out of 10
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Nightlife

C-
Explain this grade
1039
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
5.41 out of 10
32
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
4.59 out of 10
962
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
7.07 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

C+
Explain this grade
887
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
7.98 out of 10
1058
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
6.42 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

C
Explain this grade
909
of 1,065 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.04 out of 10
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Parking

B+
Explain this grade
324
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
8.70 out of 10
26
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
8.87 out of 10
515
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
5.37 out of 10
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Transportation

C+
Explain this grade
301
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
8.12 out of 10
1045
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.23 out of 10
9
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
9.57 out of 10
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Weather

A+
Explain this grade
427
of 482 Coldest Winters
2.47 out of 10
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