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2019 Top Party Schools in FloridaAbout this List

The 2019 Top Party Schools ranking is based on student reviews and nightlife statistics. Top party colleges have a vibrant and diverse party scene - they offer fun options both on and off campus and students rate their peers as being fun, friendly, and into partying. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Florida State University

    • 4 Year
    • Tallahassee, FL
    • 6,760
    1 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Alum: I received a high quality education at FSU. I liked the newness of many of the classrooms (implementation of Smart, up-to-date technology) that somehow did not sacrifice the traditional, historical aesthetic to do so. I felt I received a Mona Lisa Smile experience at the in-state tuition price! There was huge versatility of choice in majors and program-specific internship opportunities. Most of all, I was serviced with fantastic one-on-one advisor attention throughout my entire bachelor's course (4 years). Excellent free help labs (economics, accounting) and tutoring services. Excellent gym.
    Read 6,760 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,506 Net Price
    • 1110-1280 SAT Range
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  2. University of Miami

    • 4 Year
    • Coral Gables, FL
    • 2,661
    2 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Freshman: Coral Gables is home to the University of Miami, an elite university, known commonly as “The U.” With its perpetual sunshine and swaying palm trees, the University of Miami enjoys the cool ambience of the tropics, while also holding the title of a Top 50 school. Just like the city of Miami, the school is bubbling with a variety of different people with different backgrounds. The athletics teams at this school are great too, with our football team's ever-increasing ranking. We have had several celebrities come to the University of Miami, parading around campus, throwing up the "U" at sports games, and notably even filming a music video here! The University of Miami had everything I was looking for in a campus and choosing to go there it is one of the best decisions I've ever made.
    Read 2,661 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 38% Acceptance Rate
    • $37,424 Net Price
    • 1210-1390 SAT Range
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  3. University of Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Gainesville, FL
    • 6,929
    3 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: I personally had a slight difference with the University of Florida... I was a member of the PACE program which is a strictly online program that allows you to progress to classes on campus. The program has great potential but personally I did not find myself liking it. In order to transfer from strictly online classes to interactive live courses, all prerequisites were required to be completed. If you're interested in online schooling then I highly recommend this program! I believe you should know that it is fairly new and there are still many kinks that need be worked out. The advising was one of the experience that I will not miss. Being an online student, there are no face-to-face office hours so emailing was a necessity. I found many times that it could take several days or even weeks to get a response on the simplest of question.
    Read 6,929 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,761 Net Price
    • 1180-1370 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Florida Institute of Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Melbourne, FL
    • 946

    Junior: From the moment I decided to go to FIT, it was a great fit, excuse the pun. The advisors helped me get funding, scheduled classes and made going back to school after 17 years less scary. I am also doing online classes, which is great for my schedule. They are really an amazing school, especially since this is my first adventure with online classes. Best schooling decision ever!
    Read 946 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $31,582 Net Price
    • 1060-1260 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. Florida A&M University

    • 4 Year
    • Tallahassee, FL
    • 2,356
    4 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Freshman: I love my HBCU! With FAMU comes great opportunities and long lasting friendships. The teachers show a lot of love and support, they don’t look at you as a number, they look at you as family helping family! One thing I would change about Famu is the rule of “Freshman’s not allowed to have cars” I believe that is unfair due to the fact that student students come from all over and a car is their only source of transportation to and from where they live. Allowing them to have a car for the first year would only give them the opportunity to get to and from home and also to and from a variety of attractions and destinations here in Tallahassee.
    Read 2,356 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 31% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,096 Net Price
    • 900-1080 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  6. Rollins College

    • 4 Year
    • Winter Park, FL
    • 942
    5 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Senior: Rollins is a small liberal arts school known for their excellent academics and athletics. As a student-athlete and rising senior, I can say that athletics has been a huge part of my Rollins experience. However, there are so many other ways students can get involved on campus whether its through Greek life or other clubs and organizations – there is something for everyone! The community at a school like Rollins was definitely something I was looking for. Lastly, when deciding between schools, Rollins’ campus was one of the biggest draws. I could not imagine a better place to spend my college years anywhere other than Winter Park!
    Read 942 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $35,726 Net Price
    • 1100-1290 SAT Range
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  7. University of Central Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Orlando, FL
    • 20,553
    6 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Senior: My experience at the University of Central Florida is everything that any student that ever dreamed of going to college to ever imagine. Taking into consideration that UCF is the second largest University in the United States of America, you could say that it is a pretty intimidating start of a new begining. Although, with my professors, student life, leadership opportunities, clubs/organizations, and the overall structure of the campus itself has made my experience thus far absolutely amazing. I could never picture myself spending these four years anywhere else!
    Read 20,553 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,533 Net Price
    • 1080-1270 SAT Range
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  9. Eckerd College

    • 4 Year
    • St. Petersburg, FL
    • 915
    7 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: Choosing Eckerd was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Eckerd has changed my life tremendously, in a way I could never have imagined. I have made incredible friends and been exposed to amazing opportunities. Eckerd truly lives up to its reputation of one the top 40 colleges that change lives.
    Read 915 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $33,486 Net Price
    • 1000-1210 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  10. Bethune-Cookman University

    • 4 Year
    • Daytona Beach, FL
    • 1,404
    8 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: I would like to say that Bethune Cookman University provides its inhabitants with an experience unlike any other. Being started by an African American woman it holds a legacy that remains unmatched. Strong, resilient and proud Wildcats continue to roar! I will say that; although the surrounding areas are deemed undesirable the community finds B-CU to be the glue that brings everyone together. I came in as a freshman during the Summer 2017 session and I've made friends that not only can relate on a cultural level but also share the same pride and passion for achieving their goals. Thank you!
    Read 1,404 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,521 Net Price
    • 710-890 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  11. Full Sail University

    • 4 Year
    • Winter Park, FL
    • 2,678
    9 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Freshman: Full Sail University is a wonderful four-year college. I currently attend online and my current major is Creative Writing for Entertainment. My career advisor has been with me every step of the way throughout my academic year, and my instructors are even better! They're always available if I have any questions or if I need any help. They always make sure that everyone is involved in class discussions and GoTo Meetings. The meetings are fun because we all get together and share our opinions, discuss the work, share our assignments, and the professors make it fun. Whether you're or not you're doing great in class, they always let you know and offer to help you improve. Outside of class are various resources to available to students, such as the library, the writing center, lynda.com, Safari books, and technical support.
    Read 2,678 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,840 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  14. University of Tampa

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 2,090
    10 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: Great and knowledgeable professors that are willing to help students. Awesome organizations on campus with lots of community service opportunities. Particular major is carefully designed to teach applicable skills helpful in the workforce/career path. On-campus facilities are well-kept and resourceful. The building architecture is absolutely stunning! Would like to see more scholarship opportunities for minority students. Federal Work-Study could offer more financial help, as the university is a private institution. Also more funding for the Theatre and Dance department. Would love to see study abroad programs from art and dance students to study artistic subjects across the globe.
    Read 2,090 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 48% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,372 Net Price
    • 990-1160 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  15. University of South Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 6,349
    11 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: USF has surpassed any expectations I ever had on what life would be at college. Being a relatively new university there is a lot of pride and youthful energy in the professors, administration, and students. The MSC is a great student hub with a good food court, a restaurant, 4 floors of study or “chilling” areas, offices, event rooms, a theater, a ballroom, a pharmacy, a computer store and many more things. The library has resources from state of the art equipment, macs and PCs, digital media equipment with green screens, quiet study floors, a Starbucks, tutoring center, a writing center and so many more things. Central campus is very pretty and very green, with the MLK plaza in the middle and trees perfectly lined up. The athletics are great including the 3 gyms which include an indoor and an outdoor swimming pools, dance studio, wrestling room, cardio floor, weight floor, indoor track, volleyball, basketball and racquetball courts. We bleed green with a heart of gold. Go bulls!
    Read 6,349 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 47% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,398 Net Price
    • 1070-1250 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  16. Florida International University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 6,277
    12 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Graduate Student: Home of the Panther! FIU is a diverse university with many outside entertainments and school fundraising activities. Amazing, caring, professional educators who holds each student accountable for their work. Excuses are not tolerable at this university as each student is expected to deliver assignments on time or before any listed deadlines. The setting of the campus is beautiful, immaculate, and surrounded by various food locations. The campus is also enormous and can be difficult for students who are incapacitated or disabled to attend their classes on time. More elevators should be created to accommodate these students.
    Read 6,277 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,966 Net Price
    • 1030-1210 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  18. Florida Memorial University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami Gardens, FL
    • 737
    13 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Junior: Florida Memorial University is a great l school with excellent faculty and staff member from the professors to the grounds men. The campus is small in size but a great atmosphere to grow up in. The classes are small and that one on one time with professors for extra guidance is excellent to have.
    The University has grown since my Freshman year, rather than practicing traditions they are creating them. The campus is very diverse so you can meet different people and there is something for everyone to come together and do at all times from sports, Greek life to musicals.
    Overall my experience at FMU has been awesome for me and going into my Junior year still and honor student and starting basketball player has been and will continue to be great. I rate FMU an AMAZING 5!
    Read 737 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Party Scene
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,655 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  19. Lynn University

    • 4 Year
    • Boca Raton, FL
    • 325
    14 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Freshman: Lynn University is a exceptional college with amazing programs and classes. The campus is beautiful, open, clean and safe setting a great and welcoming environment for students to learn and live. The sports programs and clubs offered are also very nice with a wide variety of clubs for every interest and truly impressive teams that entice many students to go to games. The classes also have extraordinary curriculum and are well set up both on campus and online and are taught by incredibly competent and talented professors.
    Read 325 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • $36,530 Net Price
    • 870-1040 SAT Range
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  20. Keiser University - Fort Lauderdale

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • 1,061
    15 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Graduate Student: My current experience with Keiser University (KU) thus far has been a wonderful one! Currently, I am pursuing a doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology in an eLearning setting. This is my first attempt at completing an online program and KU have been so helpful and incredibly patient with helping me get acquainted. It has been nearly 10 years since I completed my last two graduate degrees. There have been so many technologically advances implemented, it makes it difficult to get back into the swing of "student" life, while having a career. Nonetheless, I am eager to tackle those anxieties and with Keiser's support, I am sure I will reach my goal. The faculty and staff have been so accommodating. They are an efficient team that works effectively together with assisting and serving the student body. Having a staff such as this, keeps the students encouraged, focused, and diligent about completing the goals.
    Read 1,061 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,328 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  21. St. Thomas University - Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 347
    16 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Freshman: The campus is a bit small, but its easier to get to classes. The teachers are great! They explain very well and teach at a moderate pace to ensure that everyone fully understands. You can also ask extra questions after class, if you wish. The classes are also small, so you have more one-on- one learning experience. It feels similar to high school, only the workload is more and the teachers are more interesting. College life is amazing, well considering this is my first time off on my own. If you want to succeed and have an awesome learning experience, St. Thomas is for you.
    Read 347 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,778 Net Price
    • 840-1050 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  22. Jacksonville University

    • 4 Year
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 670
    17 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Freshman: Jacksonville University has offered a great college experience to me so far. The professors are very responsive to student requests for assistance and will work with you on any issues you may have. There are free tutors in all subjects available on campus so that students can receive extra help where it is needed. There is a family feel to this school that is inclusive and supportive. JU is located close to the Atlantic Ocean, so students have plenty of fun weekend activities in a nearby getaway locale. I am participating in the Aviation program, which is top-notch. I will graduate with a four-year degree that will have me completely prepared for a career as an airline pilot. At the opening-of-school ceremony, all of the incoming freshmen carried candles signifying we should strive to be a "light in the world." I believe I am studying among students who are focusing on their studies, trying to do their best in school, and wanting to make a difference in the world beyond college.
    Read 670 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,004 Net Price
    • 910-1110 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  25. Edward Waters College

    • 4 Year
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 170
    18 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Junior: Edward Waters College is a historically black college located in Jacksonville, FL. I like this college because it offers smaller classroom settings which allow more time for one on one assistance with the professor. I am majoring in Psychology and my professors demonstrate concern in my ability to learn and grow as student and person. EWC also have a police sub-station located on campus for any parents concerned about safety. The staff and administrators are very knowledgeable in their fields
    Read 170 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,918 Net Price
    • 720-910 SAT Range
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  26. Santa Fe College

    • 4 Year
    • Gainesville, FL
    • 1,248
    19 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Alum: It was PERFECT for me! Santa Fe College gives so much grace to students who stumble in the beginning of the college career. And I’m not meaning they pass you without you even trying, but they give you the resources to improve yourself. It was definitely God’s plan(no Drake reference) for me to attend Santa Fe fresh out of high school. The staff and instructors are so sweet, at least the ones I was taught under. And the students are just as a friendly. Everybody is motivated to continue their careers and work really hard. I’m happy to have received my AA degree from them.
    Read 1,248 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,760 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  27. Florida Atlantic University

    • 4 Year
    • Boca Raton, FL
    • 4,140
    20 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: Florida Atlantic is a great school! This school is growing achievement in the city of Boca Raton and for the State of Florida. They focus on their students academic and career opportunities. FAU is a growing school that is succeeding in many areas. Each year its progressing! Athletics are presenting positive results and incoming students qualifications are going up! FAU programs such as Business, Pre-Med, Education, Exercise Science and many more are growing to be #1. FAU provides certain opportunities that other school don't which gives our students an advantage for the real world and to be successful!
    Read 4,140 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,303 Net Price
    • 950-1140 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  28. University of North Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 2,498
    21 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Alum: I am now a graduate of UNF with a B.S. in Biology. I had a great time at the school and quickly found employment as a full time biologist with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Jacksonville; though, I would consider myself the exception in the biology department. Most of my peers who are more than qualified for positions are still struggling to find jobs.

    My experiences in the biology department were overall very good, though I would like to see more variety of classes offered, and more internship options. The teachers were great and some of the courses were challenging (genetics, physiology). Do not wait until your last 2 semesters to find a senior seminar project and take genetics/physiology! Make sure to work in someones lab as an undergraduate to gain research experience and increase chances of job placement after school!
    Read 2,498 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,484 Net Price
    • 1040-1220 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  29. New College of Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 413
    22 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: New College of Florida is the best college for those who are actually interested in learning the material, rather than getting an easy A and moving on. The amount of students in each class is fairly small which allows for great seminar discussions on the readings we're assigned. The professors are also very considerate and appreciate actually interacting with students one-on-one. We have a really helpful Writing Resource Center where students who have taken Pedagogy in Practice are assigned as Student Writing Assistants; this helps students feel a lot more comfortable with sharing their writing because the SWAs are students too. Our Counseling and Wellness Center is so helpful for both physical and emotional concerns- they were actually part of the reason I made it through this year, the other part were the professors. There is also a huge LGBT+ and body positive vibe/culture at NCF that allows both students and professors to really be themselves.
    Read 413 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,933 Net Price
    • 1140-1350 SAT Range
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  32. University of West Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Pensacola, FL
    • 1,628
    23 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: I am a transfer student from Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. I am currently in my second semester as an online student at UWF and have loved every minute of it. I have never liked school, but they have made it so efficient and feasible, especially as a full time employee as well. UWF is the only school that I was able to find that had an "all online" program for healthcare administration. If it weren't for UWF online, I would not be able to work and go to school. Financially, I would not be able to afford it. Attending UWF has, by far, been the best decision I've ever made!
    Read 1,628 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 41% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,175 Net Price
    • 950-1130 SAT Range
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  33. Stetson University

    • 4 Year
    • DeLand, FL
    • 1,271
    24 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Alum: Stetson University has incredible faculty, staff and students that strive to create an inclusive and challenging educational environment. I felt very at home at Stetson, and greatly appreciate the time that I spent there.
    Over the past few years, there have been a few administrative decisions that have been questionable, such as unusual aesthetic additions and a large enrollment increase without sufficient housing opportunities. Much of the campus has been under construction as of 2017, which created some short-term inconveniences but will (hopefully) lead to long-term improvements!
    Read 1,271 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,265 Net Price
    • 1070-1270 SAT Range
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  34. Nova Southeastern University

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • 1,598
    25 Top Party Schools in Florida

    Sophomore: It's a blessing to attend one of Florida's top private schools. This school gives their students all the resources possible to acheive beyond their capacity. I've always said that if you don't make it at Nova, it's because you didn't put in the effort. The staff all across really care for their students. Professors are all easy going, professional, helpful and approachable. There's no such thing as assistant professors at this institution. You have real professors that practice what they teach for a living. Nova is hands down the best school ever!
    Read 1,598 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 53% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,344 Net Price
    • 1000-1220 SAT Range
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    University of Tampa

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 2,090

    Sophomore: Great and knowledgeable professors that are willing to help students. Awesome organizations on campus with lots of community service opportunities. Particular major is carefully designed to teach applicable skills helpful in the workforce/career path. On-campus facilities are well-kept and resourceful. The building architecture is absolutely stunning! Would like to see more scholarship opportunities for minority students. Federal Work-Study could offer more financial help, as the university is a private institution. Also more funding for the Theatre and Dance department. Would love to see study abroad programs from art and dance students to study artistic subjects across the globe.
    Read 2,090 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 48% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,372 Net Price
    • 990-1160 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Florida Southern College

    • 4 Year
    • Lakeland, FL
    • 1,029

    Works Here: I am a staff member and also very proud alumnus. Florida Southern is a wonderful institution with a lot of educational opportunities and extracurricular activities for students. I loved my undergrad and graduate experience. I took advantage of getting involved in a sorority, community service, and I was a member of the chorale. I also participated in three internships and studied abroad. Lakeland is great too! It is a tight knit suburban community with a lot to offer college students. There are a lot of really great restaurants and I love the Lakeside Village. Florida Southern changed my life for the best! GO MOCS!
    Read 1,029 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,206 Net Price
    • 1040-1230 SAT Range
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