The top 15 party schools in the US, ranked

Syracuse University was ranked as the seventh-best party school in the US. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images Niche ranked the best party colleges in the US based on student data about campus party culture. A school's party scene can be a big draw for some incoming students. Florida State University was ranked as the top party school for 2027. From which schools offer the best classes to what kind of professional network they want to build, college decisions can be a complicated question for students and their families to navigate. But for some students, it also comes down to one thing: where they'll have the most fun outside class. This year, Florida State University is the place to be. It was ranked the No. 1 party school in the US for 2027 by Niche. Some schools hold large events during homecoming or football seasons , while others keep them going year-round.