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Best Cities for College Students

Strong college towns that are affordable, easy to get around without a car, and fun after class.

  1. 1
    Seattle, WA

    85% match · 780,995 residents

    Strongest on College life, Car-free commuting, Nightlife

  2. 2
    Austin, TX

    70% match · 993,588 residents

    Strongest on College life, Nightlife, Car-free commuting

  3. 3
    Columbus, OH

    68% match · 933,263 residents

    Strongest on College life, Car-free commuting, Affordability

  4. 4
    Denver, CO

    67% match · 729,019 residents

    Strongest on College life, Car-free commuting, Bikeability

  5. 5
    Indianapolis, IN

    65% match · 891,484 residents

    Strongest on College life, Affordability, Bikeability

  6. 6
    Charlotte, NC

    65% match · 943,476 residents

    Strongest on College life, Nightlife, Bikeability

  7. 7
    Oklahoma City, OK

    62% match · 712,919 residents

    Strongest on College life, Affordability, Bikeability

  8. 8
    Nashville-Davidson, TN

    60% match · 704,963 residents

    Strongest on College life, Nightlife, Car-free commuting

  9. 9
    Philadelphia, PA

    53% match · 1,573,916 residents

    Strongest on College life, Car-free commuting, Affordability

  10. 10
    Dallas, TX

    52% match · 1,326,087 residents

    Strongest on College life, Bikeability, Nightlife

  11. 11
    Houston, TX

    49% match · 2,390,125 residents

    Strongest on College life, Bikeability, Car-free commuting

  12. 12
    Chicago, IL

    48% match · 2,721,308 residents

    Strongest on Car-free commuting, Affordability, College life

  13. 13
    New York, NY

    47% match · 8,478,072 residents

    Strongest on Car-free commuting, College life, Nightlife

  14. 14
    Fort Worth, TX

    45% match · 1,008,106 residents

    Strongest on College life, Affordability, Nightlife

  15. 15
    San Jose, CA

    42% match · 997,368 residents

    Strongest on College life, Car-free commuting, Affordability

  16. 16
    San Antonio, TX

    40% match · 1,526,656 residents

    Strongest on College life, Affordability, Car-free commuting

  17. 17
    Jacksonville, FL

    39% match · 1,009,833 residents

    Strongest on College life, Affordability, Car-free commuting

  18. 18
    Los Angeles, CA

    35% match · 3,878,704 residents

    Strongest on Car-free commuting, College life, Bikeability

  19. 19
    San Diego, CA

    34% match · 1,404,452 residents

    Strongest on Car-free commuting, College life, Affordability

  20. 20
    San Francisco, CA

    28% match · 827,526 residents

    Strongest on Car-free commuting, Affordability, College life

  21. 21
    El Paso, TX

    27% match · 681,723 residents

    Strongest on Affordability, College life, Car-free commuting

  22. 22
    Las Vegas, NV

    24% match · 678,922 residents

    Strongest on Affordability, Car-free commuting, College life

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