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UC Santa Barbara was ranked the No. 1 party school in the U.S. for 2026, holding onto its top spot from last year, per Niche's new report.

Rankings were based on student surveys, access to bars, restaurants, athletics and Greek life at each school.

Florida State and Tulane followed in the top 3, with USC, Wisconsin, and Alabama also making the party school list.

If you’re looking to attend a college for its fun and entertainment, you may want to consider one of these schools.

The company Niche ranked the top party schools in the U.S. for 2026 by conducting a survey and analyzing other factors. In the survey, respondents were asked to rank the quality of the party scene at each school. Other factors that were analyzed included the school’s access to bars and restaurants, alon

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