Can You Name The 4 Colleges In The Midwest Topping List Of Best US Party Schools?

College isn't just about earning a degree; it's also about perfecting the art of the all-night party and still making it to your 8 a.m. class—well, sometimes. If you're looking for the ultimate places to party your way through higher education, these top 10 universities have turned that into a full-time major.

Where Degrees Are Optional, but Fun Is Mandatory

Ah, college—the place where we pretend to learn while mastering the real art of keg stands, tailgating, and keeping the local pizza delivery service in business. Here’s a tour of the top 10 party universities in the U.S.,  and four of these schools are right in the Midwest, with one so close to Rockford that you might as well pregame your campus visit.

According to the Wall Street Journal, in collaboration with College Pulse, these are:

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The Top 10 Party Universities in the US

• 10. The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee
• 9. University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina
• 8. West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia

7. Miami University in Oxford, Ohio

They call it the “Ivy of the Midwest,” but if that’s true, then those ivy-covered walls are hosting some pretty wild house parties. Miami U students don’t shy away from the party scene, balancing their academic prestige with all-night blowouts that could rival any fraternity bash.

6. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Located in the heart of America’s Dairyland, UW-Madison is where cheese curds meet kegs. Forget football—these Badgers are more famous for chugging beer and rallying like champs.

It’s a short trip from Rockford, so if you’re feeling wild, just cross the border to my hometown and see how Wisconsin kids throw down. Bring a jacket—and a liver that’s ready for overtime.

• 5. University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

4. Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan

Sparty on! MSU is the go-to for people who take their drinking as seriously as their tailgating. Homecoming here is less about celebrating alumni and more about seeing how many beers you can consume before the game starts.

• 3. Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida

2. University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio

They say Dayton Flyers party with as much enthusiasm as they study (and that’s saying something). With epic block parties and St. Patrick’s Day bashes that turn the entire city into one green, boozy blur, you’ll find plenty of reasons to stay up late... besides writing papers.

• 1. Tulane University in New Orleans

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