Colleges with high marriage rates, myth or fact?

Hey there! I heard a rumor that some colleges are noted for having high rates of students who end up marrying each other. Is this for real? If it is, does anyone know which colleges are most famous (or infamous) for this? Just curious!

Hello! It's actually true — some colleges do see higher rates of students marrying other students from the same institution. These occurrences are sometimes referred to as "ring by spring" or "MRS degree" situations. This, however, isn't an official statistic that universities keep track of or publish, so most of the data you'll find is anecdotal, speculative or derived from surveys conducted by the institutions themselves.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is often cited as a school with a high marriage rate, largely due to its religious affiliation and campus culture. Other religiously-affiliated colleges also tend to have higher rates of marriage among students because of shared faith and values.

On the other hand, some large universities like University of Texas, Austin or University of Florida may also see more 'marriages among alumni' purely because of the large student population, therefore increasing the chances of like-minded individuals meeting and later marrying.

So, while it's definitely a fact that some colleges see a higher number of students marrying each other than others, it's important to note that this information is mostly anecdotal and shouldn't be a key deciding factor when choosing a college. The most important thing is to find a college that fits your academic and social needs. Marriage trends can be interesting to consider, but remember that every individual's experience will vary greatly!