Most folks go to college to learn the skills that will give them a good career. But some students — even those driven to succeed — can’t help but party a little.
For better or for worse, partying is a staple of college life. Recently, the Wall Street Journal asked more than 60,000 students about various aspects of their college experience. One question asked them to rank their college’s party scene on a scale of 1 to 5.
Based on the students’ answers, the following are the top colleges for partying, according to the WSJ.
10. Alcorn State University
Main location: Claiborne County, Mississippi
Institution type: Public
Founded in 1871, Alcorn State University is the nation’s first public historically Black land-grant institution. Land-grant colleges and universities, whose original mission was to teach agriculture, receive several levels of federal support as designated in the federal Morrill Acts of 1862, 1890 and 1994.
9. University of Dayton
Main location: Dayton, Ohio
Institution type: Private
The University of Dayton began life as St. Mary’s School for Boys in 1850. The Catholic university has a strong reputation for its engineering research and development as well as its science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research and development programs.
The University of Dayton has eliminated fees to try to make education more affordable.
8. Washington and Lee University
Main location: Lexington, Virginia
Institution type: Private
Washington and Lee — also known as W&L — was founded in 1749 and is the ninth-oldest college in the United States. Located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, it was originally named Augusta Academy and later was renamed to recognize the direct contributions of George Washington, who helped the struggling school financially in the late 1700s, and Robert E. Lee, president of the college from 1865-1870.
7. Tulane University
Main location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Institution type: Private
Tulane University was founded in 1834. At the time, it was known as the Medical College of Louisiana and played an important role in training local doctors to treat and prevent yellow fever and cholera. Today, Tulane is considered a top research institution.
6. Savannah State University
Main location: Savannah, Georgia
Institution type: Public
Savannah State University’s beginnings trace back to 1890, when it became the first public historically Black college or university in Georgia.
The school is also known for its picturesque campus that features oak trees covered in moss and a large marsh.
5. Tarleton State University
Main location: Stephenville, Texas
Institution type: Public
Tarleton State University, which opened its doors in 1899, has developed a strong reputation for its agriculture and education programs.
The school says it “offers the value of a Texas A&M University System degree with its own brand of personal attention, individual opportunities, history, tradition and community.”
4. James Madison University
Main location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Institution type: Public
James Madison University was founded in 1908, named after the fourth U.S. president and “Father of the Constitution.” The school is nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
3. Birmingham-Southern College
Main location: Birmingham, Alabama
Institution type: Private
Opened in 1859 as a Methodist institution, Birmingham-Southern College began as Southern University with just 52 students. In 1918, the school merged with Birmingham College.
2. Texas Christian University
Main location: Fort Worth, Texas
Institution type: Private
Texas Christian University — better known as TCU — has roots that stretch back to 1873. It is a leading research university.
1. Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Main Campus
Main location: Indiana, Pennsylvania
Institution type: Public
Founded in 1875, Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a leading research university. Originally, all of the university’s activity took place in one building, John Sutton Hall. Today, the building remains standing and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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