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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
14
of 1,826 Highest Tuition
$41,853
62
of 1,695 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$12,633
295
of 390 Most Transfer Students
43
311
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1890
72
of 1,664 Most Applicants Per Year
21,762
302
of 1,665 Most Freshmen
1,411
375
of 2,148 Most Full-Time Students
5,377
1645
of 2,140 Most Part-Time Students
14
25
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
16.0 %
28
of 421 Highest-Ranked Applicants
89.0 %
4
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
98.0 %
295
of 1,051 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.55 out of 10
455
of 2,162 Best Overall Student Experience
9.15 out of 10
134
of 2,165 If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.65 out of 10

Academics

A+
Explain this grade
369
of 1,114 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.82 out of 10
1081
of 1,115 Most Manageable Workloads
8.34 out of 10
1
of 1,121 Smartest Professors
10.00 out of 10
10
of 1,115 Best Course Variety
9.68 out of 10
166
of 1,113 Best Academic Advisers
9.38 out of 10
547
of 1,122 Most Caring Professors
9.25 out of 10
11
of 1,090 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
9.43 out of 10
14
of 1,119 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.77 out of 10
15
of 1,116 Most Available Classes
9.47 out of 10
4
of 1,114 Best Registration Process
9.61 out of 10
91
of 1,111 Best Technology in the Classroom
9.24 out of 10
1060
of 1,098 Best Online Course Options
5.46 out of 10
7
of 508 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
600.0 %
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Athletics

C
Explain this grade
227
of 1,079 Best Intramural Sports
8.73 out of 10
1071
of 1,074 Most Active Varsity Sports
5.24 out of 10
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Campus Dining

A-
Explain this grade
58
of 1,098 Healthiest Dining Options
8.67 out of 10
81
of 1,096 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
8.40 out of 10
253
of 1,098 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.48 out of 10
19
of 1,089 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.92 out of 10
282
of 1,106 Best Quality Food
7.79 out of 10
150
of 1,102 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.25 out of 10
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Campus Housing

A-
Explain this grade
158
of 1,085 Cleanest Dorms
8.71 out of 10
54
of 1,081 Most Spacious Dorms
8.90 out of 10
518
of 1,085 Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.74 out of 10
594
of 1,087 Shortest Walk to Class
8.81 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

A+
Explain this grade
7
of 1,163 Best Campus Police
9.65 out of 10
1017
of 1,072 Strictest Honor Code
1.42 out of 10
24
of 1,076 Most Lenient Parking
7.89 out of 10
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Computers

B+
Explain this grade
646
of 1,122 Best Computer Availability
8.89 out of 10
56
of 1,123 Best Network Reliability
9.10 out of 10
13
of 1,122 Best Wireless Availability
9.51 out of 10
15
of 1,123 Fastest Internet
9.34 out of 10
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Diversity

A+
Explain this grade
62
of 1,098 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.71 out of 10
61
of 1,113 Most Liberal Schools
8.57 out of 10
1053
of 1,113 Most Conservative Schools
1.43 out of 10
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Drug Safety

C
Explain this grade
573
of 824 Most Drug-Free Campuses
7.49 out of 10
177
of 839 Most Social Drinkers
4.44 out of 10
667
of 839 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
5.56 out of 10
857
of 859 Least Underage Drinkers
5.19 out of 10
191
of 780 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.90 out of 10
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Facilities

A-
Explain this grade
214
of 1,088 Best Athletic Facilities
8.75 out of 10
650
of 1,089 Greenest Campuses
7.74 out of 10
584
of 1,086 Best Student Centers
8.48 out of 10
554
of 1,080 Best Performance Venues
8.39 out of 10
60
of 1,092 Best Library
9.30 out of 10
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Girls

C+
Explain this grade
1000
of 1,016 Hottest Girls
7.45 out of 10
528
of 1,027 Friendliest Girls
8.45 out of 10
1014
of 1,020 Most Athletic Girls
7.22 out of 10
4
of 1,019 Smartest Girls
9.82 out of 10
972
of 1,015 Most Religious Girls
5.58 out of 10
857
of 1,020 Party Girls
7.74 out of 10
73
of 1,016 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.70 out of 10
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Greek Life

B-
Explain this grade
700
of 856 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.40 out of 10
896
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
0.61 out of 10
46
of 936 Best Greek Housing
3.87 out of 10
465
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
7.11 out of 10
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Guys

C+
Explain this grade
992
of 1,027 Hottest Guys
7.38 out of 10
922
of 1,038 Friendliest Guys
8.15 out of 10
1033
of 1,037 Most Athletic Guys
7.08 out of 10
1
of 1,031 Smartest Guys
10.00 out of 10
971
of 1,025 Most Religious Guys
5.36 out of 10
837
of 1,030 Party Guys
7.93 out of 10
143
of 1,031 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.91 out of 10
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Health & Safety

C
Explain this grade
984
of 1,000 Best Student Health Center
7.93 out of 10
975
of 977 Where Students Feel Safest
7.30 out of 10
998
of 999 Most Visible Campus Police
0.11 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

A-
Explain this grade
651
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
8.05 out of 10
210
of 1,132 Best School Dining
8.07 out of 10
282
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.53 out of 10
1075
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
7.70 out of 10
50
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
8.43 out of 10
503
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
8.65 out of 10
73
of 1,157 Best Schools for City Living
8.73 out of 10
272
of 1,168 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.53 out of 10
1102
of 1,158 Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.30 out of 10
1033
of 1,129 Friendliest Townies/Locals
7.93 out of 10
22
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
9.17 out of 10
242
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.26 out of 10
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Nightlife

B
Explain this grade
390
of 1,070 Most Raging Party Scene
7.20 out of 10
682
of 1,070 Tamest Party Scenes
2.80 out of 10
889
of 1,001 Best Drink Prices
7.39 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

C+
Explain this grade
132
of 1,185 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
8.98 out of 10
630
of 1,059 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.20 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B+
Explain this grade
8
of 1,065 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
9.70 out of 10
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Parking

B-
Explain this grade
292
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
8.74 out of 10
627
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
7.07 out of 10
937
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
4.69 out of 10
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Transportation

B+
Explain this grade
86
of 1,041 Best Campus Transit
8.98 out of 10
575
of 1,072 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.89 out of 10
1038
of 1,064 Best Car Campuses
6.07 out of 10
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Weather

C
Explain this grade
70
of 482 Coldest Winters
6.00 out of 10
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