College party schools ranked: See which US schools made the top 25

WASHINGTON — If you ask any student or alumnus about their college, they will likely claim their school is the best when it comes to partying. 

In anticipation of the Saturday tailgates during the 2026 college football season, USA Today has ranked the top 25 party schools in the United States.

The ranking includes schools known for their football teams, social scenes and locations.

Tulane University topped the list, which might surprise some people. But the university is in New Orleans, known for i...