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Rankings

Overall Experience

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1152
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$16,062
174
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$11,485
5
of 390 Most Transfer Students
3,406
345
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1897
12
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
41,861
44
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
4,223
35
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
22,713
68
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
4,083
141
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
36.0 %
230
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
81.0 %
85
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
9.05 out of 10
365
of 2,162 Best Overall Student Experience
9.18 out of 10
245
of 2,165 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.58 out of 10

Academics

B
Explain this grade
903
of 1,114 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.41 out of 10
779
of 1,115 Most Manageable Workloads
8.87 out of 10
911
of 1,121 Smartest Professors
9.07 out of 10
889
of 1,115 Best Course Variety
8.56 out of 10
631
of 1,113 Best Academic Advisers
9.00 out of 10
1016
of 1,122 Most Caring Professors
8.75 out of 10
94
of 1,090 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.83 out of 10
1001
of 1,119 Professors Most Interested in Classes
8.99 out of 10
1107
of 1,116 Most Available Classes
7.29 out of 10
1070
of 1,114 Best Registration Process
7.70 out of 10
704
of 1,111 Best Technology in the Classroom
8.67 out of 10
293
of 1,098 Best Online Course Options
7.21 out of 10
499
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
2,600.0 %
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Athletics

B+
Explain this grade
861
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
7.98 out of 10
73
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
8.28 out of 10
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Campus Dining

B
Explain this grade
435
of 1,098 Healthiest Dining Options
7.79 out of 10
544
of 1,096 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
7.46 out of 10
442
of 1,098 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.08 out of 10
413
of 1,089 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
7.50 out of 10
253
of 1,106 Best Quality Food
7.84 out of 10
149
of 1,102 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.25 out of 10
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Campus Housing

C+
Explain this grade
899
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
7.96 out of 10
900
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
7.87 out of 10
213
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.03 out of 10
1027
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.06 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

B-
Explain this grade
1088
of 1,163 Best Campus Police
8.48 out of 10
590
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
2.44 out of 10
548
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
6.38 out of 10
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Computers

B
Explain this grade
868
of 1,122 Best Computer Availability
8.70 out of 10
197
of 1,123 Best Network Reliability
8.81 out of 10
107
of 1,122 Best Wireless Availability
9.03 out of 10
113
of 1,123 Fastest Internet
8.86 out of 10
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Diversity

A-
Explain this grade
448
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.44 out of 10
174
of 1,113 Most Liberal Schools
8.09 out of 10
937
of 1,113 Most Conservative Schools
1.91 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C+
Explain this grade
712
of 824 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.14 out of 10
123
of 839 Most Social Drinkers
4.62 out of 10
713
of 839 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.38 out of 10
825
of 859 Least Underage Drinkers
5.61 out of 10
720
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.12 out of 10
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Facilities

B-
Explain this grade
79
of 1,088 Best Athletic Facilities
9.18 out of 10
536
of 1,089 Greenest Campuses
7.86 out of 10
991
of 1,086 Best Student Centers
8.00 out of 10
728
of 1,080 Best Performance Venues
8.21 out of 10
374
of 1,092 Best Library
8.82 out of 10
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Girls

A-
Explain this grade
42
of 1,016 Hottest Girls
9.18 out of 10
941
of 1,027 Friendliest Girls
8.00 out of 10
148
of 1,020 Most Athletic Girls
8.68 out of 10
1000
of 1,019 Smartest Girls
7.65 out of 10
897
of 1,015 Most Religious Girls
5.91 out of 10
24
of 1,020 Party Girls
9.41 out of 10
861
of 1,016 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
7.72 out of 10
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Greek Life

C+
Explain this grade
855
of 856 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
6.91 out of 10
178
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
2.24 out of 10
829
of 936 Best Greek Housing
1.88 out of 10
65
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
8.70 out of 10
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Guys

B+
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153
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.58 out of 10
998
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
7.93 out of 10
385
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
8.81 out of 10
1000
of 1,031 Smartest Guys
7.50 out of 10
901
of 1,025 Most Religious Guys
5.61 out of 10
54
of 1,030 Party Guys
9.22 out of 10
915
of 1,031 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
6.95 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B-
Explain this grade
83
of 1,000 Best Student Health Center
9.37 out of 10
899
of 977 Where Students Feel Safest
8.13 out of 10
62
of 999 Most Visible Campus Police
1.61 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

A
Explain this grade
1073
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
7.43 out of 10
161
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.14 out of 10
12
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
9.04 out of 10
785
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
8.43 out of 10
27
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
8.79 out of 10
176
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.07 out of 10
33
of 1,157 Best Schools for City Living
9.22 out of 10
5
of 1,168 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
9.84 out of 10
118
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
9.00 out of 10
268
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.84 out of 10
93
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
8.46 out of 10
25
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
9.21 out of 10
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Nightlife

B+
Explain this grade
25
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
9.01 out of 10
1046
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
0.99 out of 10
875
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
7.45 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B
Explain this grade
381
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
8.48 out of 10
583
of 1,059 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.22 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B-
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314
of 1,065 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.78 out of 10
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Parking

C+
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1074
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
6.81 out of 10
1029
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
5.58 out of 10
656
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
5.21 out of 10
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Transportation

B-
Explain this grade
222
of 1,041 Best Campus Transit
8.36 out of 10
971
of 1,072 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.48 out of 10
401
of 1,064 Best Car Campuses
8.07 out of 10
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Weather

A+
Explain this grade
436
of 482 Coldest Winters
2.24 out of 10
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