The top 10 college towns in the U.S. in 2019:
These energetic cities across the country are home to innovative small businesses, tons of fun activities, family-friendly annual events and thriving downtown scenes complete with arts, culture and delicious local cuisine.
Why you should put down roots here : A bustling downtown scene, lots of outdoor recreation opportunities and jobs in higher education and health care make Gainesville a top choice, even if you didn’t go to school here — in fact, it’s so great that it’s one of Livability’s 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live. Plus, if you love college football, it’s hard to beat the passion and the energy of UF fans.
“Greenville is a great place to go to college because of the great community, how nice and supportive everyone is, and the fact that Greenville is growing and getting better every year,” says Grady Dillon, an ECU senior studying communication.Why you should put down roots here: With 90,000 residents, this vibrant hub of eastern North Carolina is just the right size. Greenville is affordable, and you’ll be able to find a job here thanks to strong health-care and manufacturing sectors.
What keeps alumni coming back: Tailgating and watching the Pirates play at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, as well as a visit to Sup Dogs, a beloved local restaurant that specializes in hot dogs.Why it’s a great place to go to college: You may know Champaign better by its nickname “Chambana,” which is what you get when you squish the name Champaign together with that of its sister city, Urbana.
What keeps alumni coming back: Hands down, the Fighting Illini. Alumni can’t help but wear blue and orange and join in on chants of “I-L-L … I-N-I” on game day.Why it’s a great place to go to college: Texas A&M students and alumni are loud and proud — Aggieland on a Saturday is truly extraordinary. But this school is so much more than its football team. The 69,000 students here stay busy by conducting research in labs and participating in more than 1,100 student organizations.
What keeps alumni coming back: We think senior communication major Jacob Svetz summed it up nicely: “Alumni keep coming back to Aggieland because of something we call ‘the spirit.’ Many people have tried to explain it, but haven’t been successful. So many people have put their heart and soul into their various clubs and organizations and they’re proud to come back and see current students carry on their traditions.
Place to be on a Saturday night: At one of the many live music venues in Lawrence, like the Granada or the Bottleneck.Favorite coffee and study spot: McClain’s Market.What keeps alumni coming back: No question: KU basketball. It’s a way of life. Why it’s a great place to go to college: Oregon State University professors and alumni have made some impressive discoveries — they’re responsible for the computer mouse, the modern dentist chair and the artificial heart valve, to name a few.
Local dream job: Director of the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute, a supercool collaborative research center. Coolest campus tradition: The “40 Below Club.” When the temperature drops to 40 below , you’ll see a line of cars pulled over next to a sign at the entrance of campus that shows the time and temperature. Students pose for pictures in front of the sign in bathing suits or underwear.
“For me, Ames is a home away from home,” says Maddie Huinker, an ISU junior majoring in communication studies and environmental studies. “The city centers around Iowa State, which you feel through the welcoming community and strong alumni presence. I feel wanted and supported here by faculty and Ames residents, and truly enjoy the scenery, the school and the people.”
Place to be on a Saturday night: London Underground, a dive bar with free popcorn, a jukebox and an awesome beer list.Favorite coffee and study spot: Arcadia Cafe. Why you should put down roots here: With roughly 55,000 residents, Manhattan is big enough, but not too big . This affordable city — which made Livability’s 2019 list of Top 100 Best Places to Live — has plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and lots of jobs at Fort Riley Military Base as well as at the university.
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