New list of top party schools in the US for 2026, according to Niche data

The Brief

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, along with its athletics and Greek life.

University of California, Santa Barbara ranked No. 1 party school

By the numbers:

According to the findings, the University of California, Santa Barbara, was ranked the top party school in the nation. Last year, the school also ranked first.

This was followed by Florida State University and Tulane University.

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