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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
225
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$31,531
15
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$14,171
108
of 390 Most Transfer Students
784
475
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1965
44
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
27,247
99
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
3,215
111
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
15,200
759
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
350
685
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
64.0 %
8
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
96.0 %
119
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
90.0 %
321
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.52 out of 10
835
of 2,162 Best Overall Student Experience
8.98 out of 10
1132
of 2,165 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.27 out of 10

Academics

B
Explain this grade
757
of 1,114 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.54 out of 10
631
of 1,115 Most Manageable Workloads
8.98 out of 10
559
of 1,121 Smartest Professors
9.30 out of 10
377
of 1,115 Best Course Variety
8.93 out of 10
912
of 1,113 Best Academic Advisers
8.70 out of 10
784
of 1,122 Most Caring Professors
9.06 out of 10
30
of 1,090 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
9.25 out of 10
761
of 1,119 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.18 out of 10
1108
of 1,116 Most Available Classes
7.27 out of 10
973
of 1,114 Best Registration Process
8.10 out of 10
939
of 1,111 Best Technology in the Classroom
8.42 out of 10
1079
of 1,098 Best Online Course Options
5.24 out of 10
380
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,800.0 %
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Athletics

C-
Explain this grade
898
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
7.93 out of 10
1067
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
5.41 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A
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3
of 1,098 Healthiest Dining Options
9.57 out of 10
9
of 1,096 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
9.46 out of 10
37
of 1,098 Best Late-Night Dining Options
8.53 out of 10
31
of 1,089 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.67 out of 10
178
of 1,106 Best Quality Food
7.96 out of 10
78
of 1,102 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.45 out of 10
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Campus Housing

B+
Explain this grade
264
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.58 out of 10
70
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.83 out of 10
682
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.59 out of 10
860
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.47 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A-
Explain this grade
1023
of 1,163 Best Campus Police
8.59 out of 10
1058
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
1.02 out of 10
519
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
6.41 out of 10
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Computers

C+
Explain this grade
944
of 1,122 Best Computer Availability
8.61 out of 10
1064
of 1,123 Best Network Reliability
7.63 out of 10
1034
of 1,122 Best Wireless Availability
7.71 out of 10
813
of 1,123 Fastest Internet
8.06 out of 10
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Diversity

B
Explain this grade
60
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.73 out of 10
4
of 1,113 Most Liberal Schools
9.52 out of 10
1110
of 1,113 Most Conservative Schools
0.48 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C+
Explain this grade
811
of 824 Most Drug-Free Campuses
6.38 out of 10
328
of 839 Most Social Drinkers
3.96 out of 10
508
of 839 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
6.04 out of 10
478
of 859 Least Underage Drinkers
6.71 out of 10
737
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.07 out of 10
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Facilities

B
Explain this grade
465
of 1,088 Best Athletic Facilities
8.39 out of 10
2
of 1,089 Greenest Campuses
9.58 out of 10
722
of 1,086 Best Student Centers
8.33 out of 10
152
of 1,080 Best Performance Venues
8.88 out of 10
84
of 1,092 Best Library
9.24 out of 10
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Girls

B
Explain this grade
395
of 1,016 Hottest Girls
8.40 out of 10
19
of 1,027 Friendliest Girls
9.33 out of 10
747
of 1,020 Most Athletic Girls
8.10 out of 10
595
of 1,019 Smartest Girls
8.28 out of 10
1010
of 1,015 Most Religious Girls
5.08 out of 10
574
of 1,020 Party Girls
8.18 out of 10
26
of 1,016 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
9.07 out of 10
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Greek Life

C-
Explain this grade
637
of 856 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.60 out of 10
838
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
1.13 out of 10
68
of 936 Best Greek Housing
3.78 out of 10
725
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
5.15 out of 10
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Guys

B
Explain this grade
506
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
8.17 out of 10
166
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
8.86 out of 10
931
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
8.10 out of 10
474
of 1,031 Smartest Guys
8.24 out of 10
1012
of 1,025 Most Religious Guys
5.01 out of 10
608
of 1,030 Party Guys
8.30 out of 10
34
of 1,031 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
8.49 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B
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95
of 1,000 Best Student Health Center
9.35 out of 10
714
of 977 Where Students Feel Safest
8.61 out of 10
27
of 999 Most Visible Campus Police
1.83 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

B
Explain this grade
1093
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
7.20 out of 10
163
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.14 out of 10
548
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.05 out of 10
717
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
8.50 out of 10
1002
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
6.18 out of 10
2
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
9.95 out of 10
578
of 1,157 Best Schools for City Living
7.37 out of 10
599
of 1,168 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.08 out of 10
1024
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.58 out of 10
628
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.55 out of 10
399
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
7.40 out of 10
467
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
7.93 out of 10
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Nightlife

B-
Explain this grade
369
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
7.22 out of 10
692
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
2.78 out of 10
728
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
7.71 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

A-
Explain this grade
104
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
9.06 out of 10
1010
of 1,059 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
7.72 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B-
Explain this grade
292
of 1,065 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.81 out of 10
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Parking

C-
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1018
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
7.23 out of 10
1062
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
5.22 out of 10
848
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
4.89 out of 10
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Transportation

B+
Explain this grade
63
of 1,041 Best Campus Transit
9.12 out of 10
930
of 1,072 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.53 out of 10
972
of 1,064 Best Car Campuses
6.77 out of 10
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Weather

A
Explain this grade
418
of 482 Coldest Winters
2.71 out of 10
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