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- National party scene rank: #4
- Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- SAT range: 1070-1330
- Net price: $20,518

The best parties at are built on two pillars: Greek life and Alabama Crimson Tide football. is a popular game day activity and UA has boasted the in the U.S. since 2011.

- National party scene rank: #775
- Location: Juneau, AK
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- SAT range: not available
- Net price: $10,506

Overlooking a lake in Juneau, University of Alaska Southeast's beautiful campus is the perfect backdrop to let loose. However, when it comes to the national average, Alaska's schools . Students in Alaska tend to revolve their social activities (perhaps taking a few beers with them for the campfire).

- National party scene rank: #42
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- SAT range: 1090-1350
- Net price: $15,620

According to a of University of Arizona students, football games against rival Arizona State University generate the biggest annual bashes. A close second is the school's huge pool parties, which are so legendary they're the reason former NFL player decided to attend this university.

- National party scene rank: #60
- Location: Fayetteville, AR
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- SAT range: 1090-1280
- Net price: $16,759

Going out is a regular occurrence at the University of Arkansas, and there tends to be a for students. Most of the biggest parties, , happen during the latter half of the week through the weekend around the fraternity houses.

- National party scene rank: #1
- Location: Santa Barbara, CA
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- SAT range: 1230-1460
- Net price: $17,223

Santa Barbara , located on the beautiful California coast, promotes having a good time year-round. However, two annual celebrations make this university stand out as the best party school in America: , a wild spring break street party, and , where both the community and school offer long lists of events.

- National party scene rank: #25
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- SAT range: 1130-1350
- Net price: $21,198

St. Patrick's Day and Halloween are two huge party holidays at the . For , marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in the state, so it's no surprise students also love to celebrate the unofficial cannabis holiday known as .

- National party scene rank: #67
- Location: New Haven, CT
- Acceptance rate: 7%
- SAT range: 1460-1580
- Net price: $17,511

Just because it's an Ivy League school doesn't mean it doesn't know how to party. The academically rigorous university is , with flagship events such as , where big-name artists like A$AP Ferg perform. One of the school's biggest events, the 80s-themed "Safety Dance," was even because it became too rowdy.

- National party scene rank: #30
- Location: Newark, DE
- Acceptance rate: 66%
- SAT range: 1150-1330
- Net price: $19,747

Delaware may be one of the smallest states, but its ability to throw a good party shouldn't be underestimated. The University of Delaware has an, thanks to events like St. Patrick's Day, UDance, and homecoming weekend.

- National party scene rank: #3
- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Acceptance rate: 32%
- SAT range: 1220-1350
- Net price: $12,815

Florida State University's social scene revolves mainly around Greek life and sports—with football game days being the rallying points. Students love to tailgate and party when broadcasts its show at the school.

- National party scene rank: #7
- Location: Athens, GA
- Acceptance rate: 48%
- SAT range: 1250-1460
- Net price: $16,580

University of Georgia not only knows how to throw down by Georgia's standards, but by national standards as well. The biggest parties revolve around the weekends in which the Bulldogs go with rivals such as the University of Florida Gators.

- National party scene rank: #482
- Location: Honolulu, HI
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- SAT range: 1070-1280
- Net price: $15,193

Parties aren't what they used to be at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where annual parties—imagine an ocean full of people in floaties—and parties were all the rage. The Pro Bowl hasn't been played in Hawaii since 2016, but the school hosted a fun welcome-back in fall 2022 and nearly one-fifth of UH Manoa students say there are many party options throughout the week.

- National party scene rank: #145
- Location: Moscow, ID
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- SAT range: 990-1220
- Net price: $14,929

At the University of Idaho, weekly celebrations tend to start on Wednesdays, raging on through the weekend. Homecoming in the fall is the , and second come certain signature frat parties, like Mardi Gras, Jock Jams, and Beta Rave.

- National party scene rank: #10
- Location: Urbana, IL
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- SAT range: 1200-1460
- Net price: $13,517

Although students report plenty of parties on any given week, the is known for one annual event in particular: For over 20 years, this has been UIUC's unofficial St. Patrick's Day celebration, as the real holiday typically falls over spring break when undergrads are away from campus. Students celebrate Unofficial by wearing green, hosting tons of parties, and hitting up local bars.

- National party scene rank: #16
- Location: Bloomington, IN
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- SAT range: 1120-1350
- Net price: $13,191

Students at look forward to the famous every year, in which people compete in relay races on bicycles. It's a big sporting event that rallies students and even residents of the surrounding area.

- National party scene rank: #17
- Location: Iowa City, IA
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- SAT range: 1110-1310
- Net price: $17,452

When the comes around, students at the University of Iowa take tailgating just as seriously as the sports event itself.

- National party scene rank: #36
- Location: Lawrence, KS
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- SAT range: 1070-1320
- Net price: $20,054

March Madness holds true for students at the in particular, thanks to the school's wildly successful basketball team. The team has appeared in the tournament consistently every year for the , so basketball season usually invites much cause for celebration.

- National party scene rank: #79
- Location: Lexington, KY
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- SAT range: 1070-1280
- Net price: $19,831

Much like their University of Kansas counterparts, University of Kentucky Wildcats fans love to party around basketball season. The team has been in the Final Four , with its last win in 2015. is usually where the festivities are held.

- National party scene rank: #2
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Acceptance rate: 11%
- SAT range: 1340-1500
- Net price: $47,413

Tulane University students can find parties almost every day of the week, but no celebration tops that of , where students join locals for parades, bead-throwing, and King Cake-eating.

- National party scene rank: #166
- Location: Orono, ME
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- SAT range: 1050-1260
- Net price: $16,365

When it comes to the party scene at the , giving back is key. The school's biggest event, , includes a barbecue and parade. Maine Day also includes service projects for students, staff, and alumni to participate in.

- National party scene rank: #59
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- SAT range: 910-1070
- Net price: $16,651

The most popular parties at center around celebrating the school itself. In the fall, is chock full of events like pep rallies, parades, a Homecoming Gala, and the homecoming football game. In the spring, recognizes student achievements with fun celebrations like concerts and carnivals.

- National party scene rank: #45
- Location: Amherst, MA
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- SAT range: 1200-1390
- Net price: $22,505

The is best known for , a weekend of epic house parties all across town in early celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Halloween weekend, or "Halloweekend," also brings a full slate of . Campus dining halls even host a for students to take advantage of before heading out to party.

- National party scene rank: #20
- Location: East Lansing, MI
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- SAT range: 1100-1300
- Net price: $16,655

From Wednesday through Saturday, students can find parties of all kinds and sizes at Michigan State University. Few, however, can rival MSU's celebrations around their .

- National party scene rank: #56
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- SAT range: 1240-1460
- Net price: $17,729

For over 100 years, students and alumni have enjoyed a week's worth of parties and activities during . is also a popular one-day campus-sponsored event offering music, rides, food, and fun for students and the surrounding community.

- National party scene rank: #13
- Location: University , MS
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- SAT range: 1010-1230
- Net price: $13,540

Students at the University of Mississippi love their varsity sports teams and nearly half of those say football season brings the best parties. Greek life is also popular at Ole Miss, especially when the weather turns warm and fraternities throw with themes like Woodstock and Groundhog Day.

- National party scene rank: #53
- Location: Columbia, MO
- Acceptance rate: 82%
- SAT range: 1110-1320
- Net price: $16,930

Partying at starts early, with kicking off the debauchery on campus. This is the time in which classes first start, so teachers usually hand out syllabuses for the semester and end class early. Homecoming is also a popular time to get rowdy.

- National party scene rank: #254
- Location: Bozeman, MT
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- SAT range: 1090-1320
- Net price: $17,656

The annual football game against rival University of Montana—known to students as based on the school mascots—tops the list of best Montana State University parties. With the school's location in the northern Rocky Mountains, it's also no surprise students love to —perhaps have a beverage to warm them up afterwards.

- National party scene rank: #116
- Location: Lincoln, NE
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- SAT range: 1110-1320
- Net price: $17,341

The University of Nebraska - Lincoln gets about football games, Halloween, and their homecoming parade. However, students can find some celebration or another throughout the week.

- National party scene rank: #163
- Location: Reno, NV
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- SAT range: 1060-1260
- Net price: $16,359

When the University of Nevada - Reno goes up against the University of Nevada - Las Vegas for their annual football showdown, parties erupt all around campus. Despite the fact that UNLV had kept possession of the for several straight years, the Reno Wolf Pack still shows up to flaunt their school spirit.

- National party scene rank: #129
- Location: Durham, NH
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- SAT range: 1090-1280
- Net price: $24,847

Despite about students taking things too far and appropriating Mexican culture, nearly half of University of New Hampshire students report Cinco de Mayo remains the biggest party of the year. Varsity sports are also popular on campus, making homecoming another top annual event.

- National party scene rank: #24
- Location: Piscataway, NJ
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- SAT range: 1180-1410
- Net price: $17,835

Like many other schools, students at party hard on football game days and Halloween. , a celebration highlighting university accomplishments, also tops the school's list of best parties. This event occurs annually on the last day of April and includes food, live music, and many other exhibits.

- National party scene rank: #250
- Location: Las Cruces, NM
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- SAT range: 950-1150
- Net price: $11,467

Students at love to cheer on their . On football game days—especially those against rivals University of New Mexico and University of Texas at El Paso—tailgating is the most popular way to party.

- National party scene rank: #8
- Location: Syracuse, NY
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- SAT range: 1180-1380
- Net price: $47,177

The biggest annual student party at New York's Syracuse University is , a giant outdoor concert held in the spring. In the fall, Syracuse rings in the new school year with , another large concert.

- National party scene rank: #47
- Location: Greensboro, NC
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- SAT range: 960-1130
- Net price: $9,541

Homecoming is huge for students, with a packed calendar making it the best party of the year. Along with the typical pep rallies and football game, events like step shows, concerts, a fashion show, and the "Gym Jam," a massive party held in the school's basketball arena.

- National party scene rank: #119
- Location: Grand Forks, ND
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- SAT range: 1000-1230
- Net price: $16,780

Hockey is a popular sport at UND and big game days make for great parties. Students cheer on their against rival team the Minnesota Gophers and get really amped when the team makes the , the annual NCAA men's hockey semifinals.

- National party scene rank: #14
- Location: Athens, OH
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- SAT range: 1050-1250
- Net price: $23,307

Fest Season at is a spring party tradition over multiple weekends. Beginning early in the morning and lasting all day, the events range from house parties to street parties such as and . Sadly, the huge concert lineup known as was shuttered in 2020.

- National party scene rank: #33
- Location: Norman, OK
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- SAT range: 1100-1300
- Net price: $21,836

At the , school spirit runs strong, with Greek life and football dominating the social scenes. Students start festivities early with "Thirsty Thursdays" before their weekends even start.

- National party scene rank: #80
- Location: Eugene, OR
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- SAT range: 1090-1290
- Net price: $17,646

Partying in the Pacific Northwest is done best at the , where students rally around Civil War, the aptly named football game against rival Ohio State University. Students also participate in , a popular Canadian ski trip.

- National party scene rank: #12
- Location: University Park, PA
- Acceptance rate: 56%
- SAT range: 1160-1360
- Net price: $26,151

Though football is usually cause for celebration at , the school also loves to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the form of , where students flock to local bars to day-drink.

- National party scene rank: #111
- Location: Providence, RI
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- SAT range: 1210-1360
- Net price: $37,284

Providence may be home to an Ivy League school (that would be Brown University), but it's also home to , which holds the title of the best party-scene in the smallest state. Students get especially rowdy at , a day when students dress in their finest pastels and flood Eaton Street for all-day celebrations.

- National party scene rank: #26
- Location: Columbia, SC
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- SAT range: 1140-1340
- Net price: $21,784

Ahead of the Gamecocks' annual game against rival Clemson, students at the University of South Carolina gather for , a rally and party where students set a giant Clemson tiger ablaze.

- National party scene rank: #130
- Location: Vermillion, SD
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- SAT range: 1000-1200
- Net price: $18,480

Besides Greek Life, pride at University of South Dakota is showcased during the weeklong campus tradition, . Students participate in a parade and many night parties during D-Days (also known among students as Hate State Week—a dig against their rivals at South Dakota State University).

- National party scene rank: #31
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Acceptance rate: 12%
- SAT range: 1470-1570
- Net price: $25,804

Every spring since 1971, Vanderbilt University's has rallied students together for fun and star-studded slates of musical performances from some of the top artists in rock, indie, hip hop, and rap.

- National party scene rank: #21
- Location: Austin, TX
- Acceptance rate: 32%
- SAT range: 1210-1470
- Net price: $16,892

During , Greek fraternities and sororities at the University of Texas - Austin host the biggest parties and performers at their houses. Students can also delight in crawfish boils per Southern tradition.

- National party scene rank: #240
- Location: Salt Lake City, UT
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- SAT range: 1130-1350
- Net price: $12,881

University of Utah's bring students together during the first week of school. Students host parties, participate in school-sponsored activities, and get free food. Students also tend to party before the big football game against Brigham Young University, dubbed the "Holy War."

- National party scene rank: #195
- Location: Burlington, VT
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- SAT range: 1160-1350
- Net price: $20,235

Students at the have a unique way of celebrating the semester's end: the . On the night before final exams begin, students gather to take off their clothes and cycle around campus. Equally as popular, many students gather on the Redstone Campus at 4:20 p.m. on April 20 to the unofficial marijuana holiday by—you guessed it—smoking together.

- National party scene rank: #23
- Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Acceptance rate: 23%
- SAT range: 1320-1510
- Net price: $19,043

At the , Foxfield Races reigns king of all celebrations. The bi-annual event features students breaking out their preppiest attire and partying before the get underway.

- National party scene rank: #5
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Acceptance rate: 39%
- SAT range: 1130-1260
- Net price: $23,233

Over 60% of students surveyed say has plenty of options for those looking to party Wednesday through Saturday. Homecoming is hands down the most popular time of year for parties at Howard. The university fills the week's schedule with fun events ranging from to .

- National party scene rank: #41
- Location: Pullman, WA
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- SAT range: 1020-1210
- Net price: $17,931

At, Halloween is such a big social event that it has turned into "Halloweek," where students dress up in different costumes every day and prolong the holiday as long as they can.

- National party scene rank: #11
- Location: Morgantown, WV
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- SAT range: 1030-1230
- Net price: $13,087

Students are welcomed to the West Virginia University campus each fall with , a large gathering where people can , film marathons, and dance parties.

- National party scene rank: #6
- Location: Madison, WI
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- SAT range: 1260-1460
- Net price: $14,030

The University of Wisconsin has a special Halloween tradition in the form of Freak Fest. Students buy tickets and gather on Madison's State Street for the area's largest Halloween party and music festival. Unfortunately, the pandemic shut down the fest in 2020, 2021, and 2022, and .

- National party scene rank: #245
- Location: Laramie, WY
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- SAT range: 1040-1240
- Net price: $12,224

During the weekend, the has parties that range from house bashes to large-scale frat parties. Students get especially rowdy around homecoming, Halloween, and finals week.