Okay this might sound a bit shallow, but I've heard rumblings about certain colleges being known for having particularly attractive student populations. Are there any lists or resources out there that rank schools by this? It's more out of curiosity than a serious deciding factor for me.
This is kind of an unusual question, but I'll do my best to address it. I think it's important to note that attractiveness is entirely subjective and what one person finds attractive, someone else might not. However, there have been a few polls and lists generated over the years by various magazines and online platforms that rank universities based on the perceived attractiveness of their student populations. These lists, though, should be taken with a grain of salt due to their inherently subjective nature.
Still, some schools pop up on these lists more frequently than others. For example, colleges in sunny locations such as the University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Miami; and Arizona State University often land on these lists. This might be influenced by the active, outdoors lifestyle common in these areas.
It's also worth mentioning colleges like Southern Methodist University and Vanderbilt University that frequently score high on these lists.
Nevertheless, don't take these lists too seriously. Choosing a college should ideally be based on important factors such as academic programs, location, cost, size, and campus culture. The physical attractiveness of students is not a reliable predictor for the quality of your college experience or the friendships you will form.
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