Best colleges for frats and sororities in America ranked — and California made the top 10
The University of Southern California ranked No. 7 in Niche's 2026 list of best colleges for Greek life, making it the only California school in the top 10. The rankings are based entirely on student and alumni reviews assessing social culture, chapter strength, and community within fraternities and sororities. While USC's Greek system has faced controversy over safety concerns and disaffiliations, it remains a significant part of campus life with over 2,200 students involved.
- ▪Florida State University ranked No. 1 in Niche's 2026 Best Greek Life Colleges list, followed by Tulane University and the University of Alabama.
- ▪USC's Greek system includes 35 to 40 recognized fraternities and sororities across five governing councils, with more than 2,200 student participants.
- ▪In 2022, over 10 USC fraternities disaffiliated from the university in response to strict safety regulations following allegations of sexual assault and drink spiking.
- ▪Niche's rankings are based 100% on student and alumni survey responses, which may introduce bias into the results.
- ▪Other top 10 schools include the University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Georgia, and Pennsylvania State University.
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Metro Best colleges for frats and sororities in America ranked — and California made the top 10 By Zain Khan Published May 3, 2026, 1:52 p.m. ET California has landed a spot in America’s top 10 colleges for Greek life, with the University of Southern California ranking No. 7 in a new 2026 list based on student and alumni reviews. The table, compiled by college ranking platform Niche, evaluates campuses across the country using firsthand feedback from students about their experiences in fraternities and sororities. While Southern schools dominate the top of the list, USC stands out as California’s lone representative, highlighting both the size and influence of Greek life in Los Angeles.
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