The 2020 Top Party Schools ranking is based on student reviews and nightlife statistics.
| Factor | Description | Source | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Surveys on Party Scene | Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the quality of the party scene at each school. | Self-reported by Niche users | 70.0% |
| Access to Bars | A measure of both the proximity (per square mile) and the availability (per capita) of bars and similar establishments. | U.S. Census | 10.0% |
| Athletics Grade | Niche Athletics grade, which incorporates factors such as number of national championships won, athletic department revenue, as well as student surveys regarding athletics on campus. | Multiple Sources | 7.5% |
| Greek Life Grade | Niche Greek Life grade, which incorporates statistics and student surveys regarding Greek life on campus. | Multiple Sources | 7.5% |
| Access to Restaurants | A measure of both the proximity (per square mile) and the availability (per capita) of full-service restaurants. | U.S. Census | 5.0% |
The same methodology is used to produce the Niche Party Scene Grade for each ranked school as well as additional 4-year colleges. For more details about how we calculate our rankings, click here.