Your college years aren't just spent in the classroom, they're shaped by the city you call home. From affordable rent to late-night food, from job opportunities to weekend fun, the town around a campus can make or break a student's experience.
A new WalletHub ranking reveals which college cities get it right in the Best College Towns and Cities in America for 2025 , including six in Alabama.
"Picking the right college is crucial, but it's also important to make sure that the surrounding college town will be a place where you'll truly love spending your college years," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.
WalletHub analyzed more than 400 cities based on 31 key factors to include academic, social and economic opportunities for students . Here's where Alabama ranks on WalletHub's list