Party school with decent academics?

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<p>I concur: UMASS.</p>

<p>I stayed there twice while visiting friends, and all I’ll say is: that place is nuts.</p>

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<p>USC also seemed pretty fun.</p>

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<p>UVA and Vanderbilt both fit your description. Both are on the smaller side, 13,000 and 6,000 respectively. Both also have solid engineering programs (but still options for a broader liberal arts education) and obviously great social/party life. </p>

<p>One big difference between the two would be Vandy’s urban location. Charlottesville is a much more traditional college town.</p>

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<p>USC
Vanderbilt
U. Illinois-Urbana Champaign
UCSB</p>