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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
72
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$38,676
119
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$11,876
340
of 390 Most Transfer Students
22
327
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1891
23
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
32,022
248
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
1,672
305
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
6,504
1513
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
28
1
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
7.0 %
20
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
92.0 %
3
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
98.0 %
99
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.97 out of 10
8
of 2,159 Best Overall Student Experience
9.83 out of 10
3
of 2,161 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.97 out of 10

Academics

A+
Explain this grade
9
of 1,113 Most Flexible Curriculums
9.49 out of 10
1059
of 1,114 Most Manageable Workloads
8.42 out of 10
3
of 1,120 Smartest Professors
9.91 out of 10
7
of 1,114 Best Course Variety
9.74 out of 10
878
of 1,112 Best Academic Advisers
8.77 out of 10
323
of 1,121 Most Caring Professors
9.47 out of 10
9
of 1,089 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
9.48 out of 10
7
of 1,118 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.82 out of 10
1
of 1,115 Most Available Classes
10.00 out of 10
24
of 1,113 Best Registration Process
9.31 out of 10
12
of 1,110 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.63 out of 10
946
of 1,098 Best Online Course Options
5.99 out of 10
6
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
600.0 %
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Athletics

A-
Explain this grade
696
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
8.21 out of 10
485
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
7.20 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A
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14
of 1,097 Healthiest Dining Options
9.25 out of 10
12
of 1,095 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
9.37 out of 10
9
of 1,097 Best Late-Night Dining Options
9.49 out of 10
8
of 1,088 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
9.06 out of 10
28
of 1,105 Best Quality Food
8.66 out of 10
47
of 1,101 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.67 out of 10
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Campus Housing

A+
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3
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
9.58 out of 10
6
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
9.37 out of 10
32
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
9.47 out of 10
938
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.29 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A
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279
of 1,163 Best Campus Police
9.13 out of 10
125
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
3.40 out of 10
616
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
6.29 out of 10
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Computers

A+
Explain this grade
2
of 1,121 Best Computer Availability
9.94 out of 10
1
of 1,122 Best Network Reliability
10.00 out of 10
1
of 1,121 Best Wireless Availability
10.00 out of 10
1
of 1,122 Fastest Internet
10.00 out of 10
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Diversity

A+
Explain this grade
27
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.81 out of 10
62
of 1,113 Most Liberal Schools
8.57 out of 10
1052
of 1,113 Most Conservative Schools
1.43 out of 10
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Drug Safety

B
Explain this grade
356
of 824 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.84 out of 10
311
of 839 Most Social Drinkers
4.00 out of 10
526
of 839 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
6.00 out of 10
846
of 859 Least Underage Drinkers
5.39 out of 10
165
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.96 out of 10
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Facilities

A+
Explain this grade
12
of 1,087 Best Athletic Facilities
9.75 out of 10
6
of 1,088 Greenest Campuses
9.39 out of 10
59
of 1,085 Best Student Centers
9.21 out of 10
98
of 1,079 Best Performance Venues
8.98 out of 10
17
of 1,091 Best Library
9.56 out of 10
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Girls

B+
Explain this grade
172
of 1,013 Hottest Girls
8.70 out of 10
23
of 1,025 Friendliest Girls
9.24 out of 10
17
of 1,017 Most Athletic Girls
9.29 out of 10
1
of 1,016 Smartest Girls
10.00 out of 10
866
of 1,012 Most Religious Girls
5.99 out of 10
760
of 1,017 Party Girls
7.94 out of 10
213
of 1,013 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.37 out of 10
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Greek Life

B+
Explain this grade
83
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
9.45 out of 10
331
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
1.87 out of 10
873
of 934 Best Greek Housing
1.43 out of 10
351
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
7.50 out of 10
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Guys

B+
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121
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.65 out of 10
34
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
9.17 out of 10
97
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
9.19 out of 10
4
of 1,031 Smartest Guys
9.90 out of 10
712
of 1,025 Most Religious Guys
5.92 out of 10
682
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.19 out of 10
407
of 1,031 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.55 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B+
Explain this grade
683
of 1,000 Best Student Health Center
8.77 out of 10
24
of 977 Where Students Feel Safest
9.49 out of 10
96
of 999 Most Visible Campus Police
1.52 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

B-
Explain this grade
1089
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
7.26 out of 10
39
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.68 out of 10
832
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
6.66 out of 10
8
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
9.79 out of 10
62
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
8.32 out of 10
21
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.63 out of 10
1121
of 1,156 Best Schools for City Living
6.42 out of 10
48
of 1,167 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
9.11 out of 10
1051
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.47 out of 10
73
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
9.17 out of 10
167
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
8.08 out of 10
221
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.31 out of 10
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Nightlife

B-
Explain this grade
187
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
7.72 out of 10
878
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
2.28 out of 10
908
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
7.34 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B-
Explain this grade
22
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
9.56 out of 10
1052
of 1,058 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
7.15 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

C-
Explain this grade
1064
of 1,065 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
5.85 out of 10
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Parking

B-
Explain this grade
921
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
7.64 out of 10
803
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
6.70 out of 10
190
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
5.87 out of 10
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Transportation

B+
Explain this grade
85
of 1,039 Best Campus Transit
9.00 out of 10
973
of 1,071 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.48 out of 10
878
of 1,062 Best Car Campuses
7.20 out of 10
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Weather

A
Explain this grade
407
of 482 Coldest Winters
3.06 out of 10
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