Top 25 Best College Neighbors

Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009
Category: Choosing a College, College Rankings

Is your college a good neighbor?

College towns are often dominated by the campus, with students making up a large part of the city’s vibe. But college neighbors can contribute a lot more to its nearby cities than that!

Take a recent list of the top 25 college neighbors: schools across the country that make an effort to help their communities. The colleges range from large public schools to small private colleges and everything in between.

What colleges earned the top spot?

The University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California tied for first place for their commitment to helping the surrounding community.

Check out the full list of best college neighbors:

Colleges and Universities	Neighbor City
1. University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA
1. University of Southern California	Los Angeles, CA
3. University of Dayton	Dayton, OH
3. University of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh, PA
5. Indiana University-Purdue University	Indianapolis, IN
6. Creighton University	Omaha, NE
7. Case Western Reserve University	Cleveland, OH
8. Tulane University	New Orleans, LA
9. Portland State University	Portland, OR
10. Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA
11. Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond, VA
12. University of Louisville	Louisville, KY
13. University of Rochester	Rochester, NY
14. University of Houston	Houston, TX
14. University of Missouri at Kansas City	Kansas City, MO
14. University of Missouri at St. Louis	St. Louis, MO
17. Emory University	Atlanta, GA
18. University Wisconsin at Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI
19. Carnegie Mellon University	Pittsburgh, PA
20. Rhode Island School of Design	Providence, RI
21. Miami-Dade College	Miami, FL
22. St. Louis University	St Louis, MO
23. Rutgers: State University of New Jersey at Newark	Newark, NJ
24. George Washington University	Washington, DC
25. University of Nebraska at Omaha	Omaha, NE

How to Be a Good College Neighbor

Colleges were ranked by Dr. Evan S. Dobelle, president of Westfield State College, based on the various contributions to their neighbor cities.

A contribution isn’t only money – a college neighbor can also affect the community by student and faculty participation in volunteer efforts, and by involving local residents in the life of the college through employment or outreach.

Get involved in your college community to make your college a good neighbor!

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