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2019 Top Party Schools in MichiganAbout 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. Michigan State University

    • 4 Year
    • East Lansing, MI
    • 5,244
    #1 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Freshman: I am attending Michigan State University this fall! While on my visit to campus I met quite a few students and teachers who were all very pleasant to chat with and spanned a variety of cultures. I loved that the dorms are bigger than many other universities, I didn't feel claustrophobic like I did on other college tours. The dorms, while nice, can never live up to how beautiful the campus actually is on the outside! With green grass and stunning architecture, there is a place for everyone and everything on campus!
    Read 5,244 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,684 Net Price
    • 1100-1320 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  2. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

    • 4 Year
    • Ann Arbor, MI
    • 4,007
    #2 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Junior: I've had the best college experience here at the University of Michigan. The people, the attractions, the study spots, the food, just everything makes it feel like you're home. It's a very diverse campus with so many friendly faces and there is always something to do. And I think the fact that I am enrolled in the number one dental school in the nation makes it much more motivating for me. The instructors will do whatever they can to help students succeed and if you put your mind to it, you will succeed. There's never a bad place to study and that's the other advantage of going to Umich. The only downside is housing can be difficult to find but that's because everybody wants to be a part of the Michigan difference!
    Read 4,007 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 27% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,408 Net Price
    • 1330-1500 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  3. Western Michigan University

    • 4 Year
    • Kalamazoo, MI
    • 3,249
    #3 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Senior: My experience with Western Michigan University has been excellent thus far! I have been enrolled in two of the different choral ensembles, one of which being University Choral, which won an international competition in the Baltic states in 2017. This university has given me the edge I need to compete for employment in the choral music education field. I feel confident that the professors of this college have given me enough excellent experiences in the professional music world to guarantee me an extraordinary musical career. I am excited to face the musical world with the connections I made at Western Michigan University.
    Read 3,249 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Party Scene
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,219 Net Price
    • 960-1190 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Ferris State University

    • 4 Year
    • Big Rapids, MI
    • 1,932

    Junior: Still a Ferris State University student, I earn Ferris credits at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. This option that Ferris offers gives me the opportunity to save money while graduating from my dream school. My program is incredible and affordable. I'm able to travel to campus for athletics and events which is awesome!
    Read 1,932 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,973 Net Price
    • 940-1170 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. Central Michigan University

    • 4 Year
    • Mount Pleasant, MI
    • 2,641
    #4 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Freshman: Upon arriving in the fall, I felt incredibly welcomed through Leadership Safari. My transition into college was worthwhile and never lost it's excitement, even as I finish up my first year. I am so impressed with the students that I am surrounded by, who are all passionate about change, diversity, inclusion, and making the world a better place. They offer amazing courses that are both challenging but doable. I have loved living in a dorm this year and had a great experience with my roommates, luckily! The campus is small enough to feel at home yet large enough to always have something going on. Food-great. Safety-great. I am genuinely having the time of my life, and am constantly finding new ways to get involved and make my stamp on the world!
    Read 2,641 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Party Scene
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,675 Net Price
    • 1010-1200 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  6. Ferris State University

    • 4 Year
    • Big Rapids, MI
    • 1,932
    #5 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Junior: Still a Ferris State University student, I earn Ferris credits at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. This option that Ferris offers gives me the opportunity to save money while graduating from my dream school. My program is incredible and affordable. I'm able to travel to campus for athletics and events which is awesome!
    Read 1,932 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,973 Net Price
    • 940-1170 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  7. Aquinas College - Michigan

    • 4 Year
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • 568
    #6 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Freshman: The professors care about you and help you when you have questions! The campus is located near the city, but you feel like you are in your own village in the woods and don't realize the city is so close. The only downfall at the college is the food and the dorms. The wifi used to be an issue, but it is currently being updated and is a lot better. There are so many different things to do on campus and many things to do off campus. Grand Rapids is only a short walk away. Even though the campus isn't as big as some university's, you are always meeting new people and good friends. The sport teams at Aquinas are very good and a lot of fun to watch. While I have been at school there have been a lot of varsity teams that have made it to nationals. If you are looking to be a well rounded individual aquinas provides that for you because it is a Liberal arts college.
    Read 568 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,441 Net Price
    • 1020-1220 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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  9. Wayne State University

    • 4 Year
    • Detroit, MI
    • 2,472
    #7 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Freshman: My experience at Wayne State University right now is great! I'm currently a freshman and so far I like it. What I like about it is how there are so many opportunities around for everyone and there are so many people to reach out to you. One of my academic success coaches reached out to me and offered me an amazing opportunity to meet Michelle Obama, Craig Robinson, and Kegan Michael Key at the Motown Center in Detroit, Michigan. At Wayne State, there are always someone you can go to for help for anything and it's very diverse. Somethings I would like to be changed however is the financial aid setup and the information on the academic scholarships you've obtained based on how well you did in high school. Other than that, Wayne State University is a great college.
    Read 2,472 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,287 Net Price
    • 1000-1210 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  10. Saginaw Valley State University

    • 4 Year
    • University Center, MI
    • 1,457
    #8 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Freshman: This school was always on my radar for nursing school. Once I came and took a tour I fell in love with it all. The living centers are great, the dining halls and the cafe have great food. Lastly, the people here are amazing! Everyone is so welcoming. Since this is a smaller school, the professor really take the time to learn everyone’s name. If you see them outside of class they always smile and say hello. It makes the transition from highschool to college so much easier. I am so proud of my choice to come to SVSU and be apart of the cardinal family. GO RED!
    Read 1,457 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,991 Net Price
    • 990-1190 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  11. Michigan Technological University

    • 4 Year
    • Houghton, MI
    • 916
    #9 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Alum: Michigan Tech is a fun and challenging school surrounded by the incredible Keweenaw Peninsula. You can earn a highly respected degree and enjoy fishing, snowmobiling, world class mountain biking, countless waterfalls, and the locally famous Jampot. In addition, the annual Winter Carnival in unique all its own with snow statues that require scaffolding they are so big!
    Read 916 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,139 Net Price
    • 1160-1340 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  14. Grand Valley State University

    • 4 Year
    • Allendale, MI
    • 3,609
    #10 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Alum: Proud to be a Laker! I loved my four years at the "college in the cornfield" which continues to grow in both the primary Allendale and downtown Grand Rapids campuses. The primary campus is so lovely that we returned to have our wedding in the arboretum and reception at the Alumni House. The sprawling layout leads to lots of walking, biking, or skating but also affords a sense of community as students tend to live and study with those seeking similar majors. I was a member of the Honors College which afforded the opportunity to get to know our professors well since some of our classes spanned multiple sememsters. A very strong athletic department means great games to attend and an enormous FieldHouse to allow year-round indoor participation in every sport imaginable even in the midst of a Michigan winter.
    Read 3,609 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,175 Net Price
    • 1050-1230 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  15. Kalamazoo College

    • 4 Year
    • Kalamazoo, MI
    • 354
    #11 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Freshman: The academics, housing, teachers, students, and diversity is beyond amazing at this school. The food in the cafeteria is okay, but that's what food on West Main and Roadhouse $3 Tender Tuesdays are for! The party scene has also gotten a lot better in the past few years due to more diversity and intercultural individuals coming to campus. People really look out for each other out here, everyone is super nice, but because we really are a community, everyone knows everyone and that can cause drama at times. Otherwise, AMAZING school.
    Read 354 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • $28,057 Net Price
    • 1180-1380 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  16. Kettering University

    • 4 Year
    • Flint, MI
    • 543
    #12 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Senior: Many of the professors wanted to see students succeed. Some of the professors were only there to collect a paycheck and do research, but they were few and far between. Administration staff was moody and temperamental every time I had to visit them.
    The buildings were older, but Kettering constantly tries and updates their equipment to meet industry standards. Sure, I wasn't testing on the latest graphics cards, but for what I needed, it was sufficient.
    Intramural sports and Greek Life were a fantastic way to connect with other students on campus.
    The part of Flint that Kettering is in isn't the best part, but it's Flint - what are you going to expect? There's a Flint PD substation across the street from the main campus building so that offered more of a sense of security.
    Read 543 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $37,703 Net Price
    • 1190-1350 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  18. Northern Michigan University

    • 4 Year
    • Marquette, MI
    • 970
    #13 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Freshman: The campus is wonderful and the surrounding town is gorgeous! If you enjoy the outdoors you will love this college. There is plenty to do around town and on campus such as surfing, hiking, skiing, or just shopping a the local sores. You will meet some wonderful professors that will inspire you fro years to come, while other may not be so great. This year it seems that they have hired a lot of new professors that don't have much experience with teaching though they will likely improve over time. The food is pretty good and they just renovated the dinning hall. There is a wide range of food options and they accommodate for people with food allergies as well as vegetarians.
    Read 970 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,005 Net Price
    • 940-1150 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  19. Eastern Michigan University

    • 4 Year
    • Ypsilanti, MI
    • 2,821
    #14 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Junior: I LOVE Eastern. I have spent the last two years looking for a college that will challenge me and I could feel at home at. I just moved down in Northville after living for 25 years in Lapeer, and I have never felt more at home here. My professors work with me on ANYTHING I need or have questions about and after having some snow days they have adjusted everything to our schedules because most of us students work and study! I am so happy I picked EMU as the place to get my major and minor.
    Read 2,821 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 45% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,090 Net Price
    • 960-1080 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  20. Albion College

    • 4 Year
    • Albion, MI
    • 414
    #15 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Freshman: I am only in my second semester at Albion College but I absolutely love it. There is a wide variety of majors and programs offered through the college which makes for an extremely diverse campus. The staff are all very friendly and approachable and being a smaller school, students receive a lot of one on one time with their professors. There are also hundreds of clubs and activities to be involved in on campus which makes for a very friendly welcoming environment since everyone knows everyone. Albion College is great and I am excited to see what the next couple years here bring for me!
    Read 414 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,913 Net Price
    • 1010-1200 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  21. University of Detroit Mercy

    • 4 Year
    • Detroit, MI
    • 632
    #16 Top Party Schools in Michigan

    Senior: My experience at Detroit Mercy has been amazing. I got directly admitted to the traditional BSN program my senior year of high school and is on track to graduate next spring! Detroit Mercy helped me find my goals and dreams. Coming to this school, I found my priorities, my mentor and people to support me. I got accepted into a research program which allowed me to get my tuition paid for and a monthly stipend so I wouldn't have to work part-time and I can just focus solely on my school work. Because of the opportunities I have received at Detroit Mercy, I am pursuing a doctoral degree right after my graduation. I never once thought I could become a doctor in high school. I love my school and after my graduate from my doctorates I plan to become a professor to give back to the school and to teach future generations. All the professors are wonderful here. You get to know your professors and they get to know you.
    Read 632 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,904 Net Price
    • 1040-1230 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  22. College for Creative Studies

    • 4 Year
    • Detroit, MI
    • 521

    Niche User: What I really love about CCS is the way teachers and students interact with one another, the attention to the student's needs, and the major specific based curriculum I've always wanted to experience first hand. As an artist, you are always asking for constructive criticism and help with improving your artwork. Not only does CCS staff and teacher help you with that they build a relationship with their students. Students are able to thrive in a community where all artist big and small are welcome. The people at CCS are so helpful and invested in students work that at the end of each semester they talk to each individual student about their work personally to get that one on one feedback for their work. In the heart of downtown Detroit and the influence of the Detroit Institute of Arts, CCS is a match made in heaven for any artist
    Read 521 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • $36,870 Net Price
    • 970-1200 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  25. Alma College

    • 4 Year
    • Alma, MI
    • 469

    Junior: Alma is a great place to come to school! Although it is small in size, there is a truly unique communal energy on campus, while still getting the college experience. The administration and faculty really care about your education, and because of the small class sizes, your professors honestly notice and appreciate your hard work. There are SO many on-campus clubs and organizations to choose from, it is easy to make Alma feel like home!
    Read 469 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,086 Net Price
    • 1030-1230 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  26. Adrian College

    • 4 Year
    • Adrian, MI
    • 593

    Freshman: I have been at Adrian college for my first semester of college and honestly it has been one of the best times of my life! While there, I felt this energy from other students that you can't find in high school, Adrian college felt more like a community than a college. Every student there helps one another, you'll never be alone either because you'll make so many friends while on campus. Now, if you are the type of person that likes to focus on your academics and don't like to socialize a lot, then you're out of luck because people here are so nice and kind. The food here is also really good, the staff there always makes sure there is different flavors everyday. I love this college and I hope I described my emotions in this essay to you.
    Read 593 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,930 Net Price
    • 950-1150 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  27. University of Michigan - Flint

    • 4 Year
    • Flint, MI
    • 864

    Freshman: I love attending the University of Michigan-Flint campus. Flint is well-known for its' crime and is not known as a safe city, however, being on the campus makes me feel safe. We have campus police that strolls the campus all day and transportation called "Safe Ride" for those who need a safe way to get from one end of the campus to the other. The atmosphere on campus is laid back and easy going. It is really easy to make friends as well because the class sizes are smaller than larger universities. Another plus to having smaller classrooms means that you get more one on one time with your professor which helps me achieve a better grade. The one thing I would wish they would change is their food choices. I seem to always be eating the same choices because each location typically has similar food. Overall, I would highly recommend this college for anyone. It is a great opportunity that is cheaper than major universities, and who doesn't love saving money.
    Read 864 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,906 Net Price
    • 950-1200 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  28. Olivet College

    • 4 Year
    • Olivet, MI
    • 271

    Sophomore: Olivet College is a very nice school all together. What it distinctly lacks in activities to participate in on campus is made up for in the academic aspects of the college. The teachers are all available and extremely willing to help out the students almost all of the time. With Olivet having such a small student base, most of the teachers have plenty of time to help the students learn or better understand the content of each class. Besides this, the school's food is fairly decent for the most part with some exceptions. However, it has improved greatly in this aspect as this past year has progressed.
    Read 271 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,282 Net Price
    • 870-1180 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  29. Hope College

    • 4 Year
    • Holland, MI
    • 954

    Sophomore: Hope was the closest school to home that I considered as a senior in high school. I was dead convinced that I would never go to Hope, as my dad is an alumni, and a very proud one at that. When I visited, I just felt this overwhelming sense of peace and belonging. I knew Hope was exactly where I was supposed to be. Looking back, I think I ended up at Hope for a reason. The other schools I looked at would have been nowhere near as accommodating when I decided to change my major, or as helpful in getting me out in four years despite major changes. The staff and faculty are always helpful and friendly, and I get along well with most of my classmates and peers. Holland is a great place to live. It's close to the beach, has a wonderful downtown area, and my church has welcomed me with open arms. I am so glad I was led to Hope, and wouldn't change anything!
    Read 954 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,795 Net Price
    • 1090-1320 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  32. Lake Superior State University

    • 4 Year
    • Sault Ste Marie, MI
    • 504

    Freshman: I am a freshman this year, and I have had such an incredible experience already. The professors are extremely helpful and actually teach both lectures and labs unlike other universities, and therefore, it can give the students one-on-one time with their professors. The Lake State environment is indescribable with how much the professors push their students to success. It is very encouraging as a Lake State student knowing that everyone has the same potential to succeed. In addition, Lake State has many hands-on opportunities, unlike other universities, that helps students understand theories and concepts. The labs really aid students in gasping all the knowledge that they can while providing the students with outstanding hands-on applications.
    Read 504 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,220 Net Price
    • 1070-1260 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  33. Concordia University - Ann Arbor

    • 4 Year
    • Ann Arbor, MI
    • 182

    Junior: This school is nothing but amazing. I transferred here from a large university, and CUAA is honestly the best school I could have transferred to. Everyone is so friendly and the academics are amazing. I would recommend this university to everyone, especially if you are seeking a school where people care.
    Read 182 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,137 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  34. Northwood University - Midland

    • 4 Year
    • Midland, MI
    • 289

    Alum: I am an Alumni of Northwood University and after being out of school for awhile, I look back and realize how great my education and time was there. I have realized that the real world skills that I learned at Northwood have translated into real life. I utilize what I learned in business and finances every day and I'm not sure I would have got that elsewhere. I talk to a lot my friends about things I learned in school and they did not receive some of the same skill sets. I loved the stronger focus on my major from day one. If you are interested in business, Northwood is the place to go. The teachers were former business owners, accountants, etc. so they had real world experiences they could share and not just educators their whole live.

    Its a smaller school which I prefer and the classes were not in auditoriums as I have heard from friends who went to bigger schools. You got to know your professors and they got to know you. Overall, i highly recommend Northwood!
    Read 289 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Party Scene
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,286 Net Price
    • 1000-1160 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Central Michigan University

    • 4 Year
    • Mount Pleasant, MI
    • 2,641

    Freshman: Upon arriving in the fall, I felt incredibly welcomed through Leadership Safari. My transition into college was worthwhile and never lost it's excitement, even as I finish up my first year. I am so impressed with the students that I am surrounded by, who are all passionate about change, diversity, inclusion, and making the world a better place. They offer amazing courses that are both challenging but doable. I have loved living in a dorm this year and had a great experience with my roommates, luckily! The campus is small enough to feel at home yet large enough to always have something going on. Food-great. Safety-great. I am genuinely having the time of my life, and am constantly finding new ways to get involved and make my stamp on the world!
    Read 2,641 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,675 Net Price
    • 1010-1200 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Southwestern Michigan College

    • 2 Year
    • Dowagiac, MI
    • 351

    Sophomore: Ever since I've arrived at this school last spring semester, I've felt nothing but welcomed. The school offers excellent academic opportunities as well as help. The school also offers a great variety of student employment, which I have been lucky to be in. The staff is always super helpful and I 100 percent recommend Southwesten Michigan College!
    Read 351 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,741 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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