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Austin Tops 2025 College Town Rankings!
15 May
Summary
- Austin named best college town in 2025 study.
- Study analyzed over 400 US locations.
- Rankings based on affordability, social scene, and academics.
A recent study by WalletHub has crowned Austin, Texas, as the best college town in the United States for 2025. This comprehensive analysis evaluated more than 400 cities and towns nationwide.
The rankings considered three main categories: affordability, social environment, and academic and economic opportunities for students. Data from federal agencies and private companies informed the study's methodology.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Orlando, Florida, secured the second and third positions, respectively. While some states like California and Florida had numerous cities represented, others had minimal presence, and Maine had no entries.
WalletHub defined college towns as locations with over 7,500 students. Factors such as housing costs, nightlife, educational quality, and graduate earning potential were assessed to determine the final rankings.
