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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
209
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$32,057
131
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$11,750
268
of 390 Most Transfer Students
63
324
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1891
164
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
12,393
456
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
949
554
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
3,317
1546
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
25
44
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
21.0 %
37
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
86.0 %
86
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
92.0 %
94
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
9.00 out of 10
169
of 2,159 Best Overall Student Experience
9.35 out of 10
1116
of 2,161 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.27 out of 10

Academics

A+
Explain this grade
30
of 1,113 Most Flexible Curriculums
9.30 out of 10
146
of 1,114 Most Manageable Workloads
9.32 out of 10
9
of 1,120 Smartest Professors
9.85 out of 10
186
of 1,114 Best Course Variety
9.09 out of 10
37
of 1,112 Best Academic Advisers
9.59 out of 10
56
of 1,121 Most Caring Professors
9.69 out of 10
15
of 1,089 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
9.41 out of 10
5
of 1,118 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.85 out of 10
21
of 1,115 Most Available Classes
9.45 out of 10
21
of 1,113 Best Registration Process
9.36 out of 10
60
of 1,110 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.32 out of 10
974
of 1,098 Best Online Course Options
5.89 out of 10
24
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
800.0 %
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Athletics

B
Explain this grade
10
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
9.42 out of 10
999
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
6.28 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A
Explain this grade
68
of 1,097 Healthiest Dining Options
8.54 out of 10
47
of 1,095 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
8.78 out of 10
65
of 1,097 Best Late-Night Dining Options
8.31 out of 10
65
of 1,088 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.36 out of 10
20
of 1,105 Best Quality Food
8.81 out of 10
55
of 1,101 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.64 out of 10
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Campus Housing

A+
Explain this grade
11
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
9.33 out of 10
8
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
9.36 out of 10
14
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.63 out of 10
14
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
9.57 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A+
Explain this grade
367
of 1,163 Best Campus Police
9.08 out of 10
286
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
3.00 out of 10
657
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
6.22 out of 10
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Computers

B+
Explain this grade
499
of 1,121 Best Computer Availability
9.00 out of 10
135
of 1,122 Best Network Reliability
8.91 out of 10
27
of 1,121 Best Wireless Availability
9.34 out of 10
66
of 1,122 Fastest Internet
9.00 out of 10
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Diversity

A
Explain this grade
186
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.60 out of 10
419
of 1,113 Most Liberal Schools
7.71 out of 10
702
of 1,113 Most Conservative Schools
2.29 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C+
Explain this grade
496
of 824 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.62 out of 10
146
of 839 Most Social Drinkers
4.56 out of 10
691
of 839 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.44 out of 10
843
of 859 Least Underage Drinkers
5.44 out of 10
517
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.51 out of 10
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Facilities

B+
Explain this grade
113
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
9.02 out of 10
117
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
8.56 out of 10
468
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
8.57 out of 10
637
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
8.31 out of 10
354
of 1,091 Best Library
8.84 out of 10
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Girls

B+
Explain this grade
721
of 1,013 Hottest Girls
8.10 out of 10
37
of 1,025 Friendliest Girls
9.14 out of 10
741
of 1,017 Most Athletic Girls
8.10 out of 10
9
of 1,016 Smartest Girls
9.61 out of 10
611
of 1,012 Most Religious Girls
6.34 out of 10
491
of 1,017 Party Girls
8.30 out of 10
451
of 1,013 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.12 out of 10
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Greek Life

N/A
Explain this grade
175
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
9.32 out of 10
127
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
2.36 out of 10
432
of 934 Best Greek Housing
3.45 out of 10
849
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
4.16 out of 10
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Guys

B+
Explain this grade
317
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.37 out of 10
26
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
9.22 out of 10
874
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
8.27 out of 10
12
of 1,031 Smartest Guys
9.57 out of 10
396
of 1,025 Most Religious Guys
6.27 out of 10
232
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.74 out of 10
347
of 1,031 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.60 out of 10
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Health & Safety

A
Explain this grade
305
of 1,000 Best Student Health Center
9.14 out of 10
131
of 977 Where Students Feel Safest
9.22 out of 10
878
of 999 Most Visible Campus Police
0.72 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

A+
Explain this grade
18
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
9.01 out of 10
31
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.80 out of 10
195
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.76 out of 10
70
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.30 out of 10
118
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
7.94 out of 10
159
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.09 out of 10
136
of 1,156 Best Schools for City Living
8.34 out of 10
162
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.70 out of 10
758
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
8.15 out of 10
7
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
9.65 out of 10
30
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
8.98 out of 10
45
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.95 out of 10
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Nightlife

A-
Explain this grade
128
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
8.01 out of 10
942
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
1.99 out of 10
248
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
8.29 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

A+
Explain this grade
8
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
9.81 out of 10
29
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.81 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

A+
Explain this grade
869
of 1,065 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.13 out of 10
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Parking

B-
Explain this grade
961
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
7.49 out of 10
896
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
6.38 out of 10
31
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
6.37 out of 10
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Transportation

B
Explain this grade
135
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
8.74 out of 10
1040
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.26 out of 10
843
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
7.30 out of 10
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Weather

A
Explain this grade
435
of 482 Coldest Winters
2.35 out of 10
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