Druggiest Colleges

In the toughest college admission season on record, acceptance rates plummeted at many schools, including the Ivy League. Kristina Dell explores some of the arbitrary and whimsical reasons that applicants were rejected.

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galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---university-of-new-hampshire_olrtln — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used illicit drugs in past month: 29.21
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used marijuana in past year: 41.54
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used cocaine in past year: 7.23
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 106
Student population: 15,253
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galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---bryant-university_b5kmuo — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 33.05
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 44.05
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 10.12
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 21
Student population: 3,632
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galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---university-of-maine_biwlhe — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 24.54
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 36.36
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 7.84
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 67
Student population: 11,894
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galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---suny-purchase_xjxunr — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 23.62
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 32.31
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.46
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 22
Student population: 4,192
Jeffrey Putman / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---university-colorado-boulder_p1mpht — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 26.83
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 35.52
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 10.44
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 137
Student population: 33,010
Ed Andrieski / AP Photo

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---suny-oneonta_wlmrvm — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 23.62
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 32.31
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.46
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 38
Student population: 5,893
Brandon Koger / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---california-state-university-monterey-bay_p3xfkz — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.78
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 29.33
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.12
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 51
Student population: 4,688
Pollyalida / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---west-virginia-university_ogweju — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 17.34
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 24.01
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 7.85
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 223
Student population: 28,898

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---williams-college_ahp8cq — Drug use grade: A-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 24.41
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 35.72
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.36
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 41
Student population: 2,141
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galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---ohio-wesleyan-university_klpxba — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 19.62
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 28.74
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.83 2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 13
Student population: 1,893
OZinOH / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---university-of-oregon_klpzmv — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 26.04
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 36.96
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 8.84
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 89
Student population: 22,335
Erik Bishoff / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---appalachian-state-university_y2pjau — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used illicit drugs in past month: 19.49
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used marijuana in past year: 27.17
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used cocaine in past year: 6.07
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 151
Student population: 16,968

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---northern-arizona-university_e7hfgd — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.35
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 27.87
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 8.04
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 119
Student population: 23,597
Kiet Callies / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---kent-state-university_pyaqwa — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 19.62
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 28.74
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.83 2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 105
Student population: 25,127
Tony Dejak / AP Photo

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/hottest-schools---indiana-university-at-bloomington_a0n9ko — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.75
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 27.31
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.39
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 198
Student population: 42,347

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---university-of-vermont_xbnxnm — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 30.77
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 44.24
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 10.5
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 43
Student population: 13,391
Alden Pellett / AP Photo

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---washington-state-university_jrkals — Drug use grade: B-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.46
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 30.75
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.72
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 122
Student population: 26,101
Dan O'Leary / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---miami-university_mh91bi — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 19.62
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 28.74
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.83
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 60
Student population: 16,884
Billy V / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/acc-dangerous-schools---florida-state-university_uzcvsv — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 18.86
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 26.06
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.56
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 137
Student population: 39,785
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galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---22-rollins-college_hanrf9 — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 18.86
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 26.06
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.56
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 11
Student population: 3,294
POsrUs / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---23-university-of-wisconsin-stout_o5fqok — Drug use grade: B-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 21.54
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 31.04
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 7.52
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 45
Student population: 9,017
Aine D / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---24-illinois-state-university_gv9rxf — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 17.71
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 26.05
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.11
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 96
Student population: 21,184
libdespot / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/northeastern-university_axtkuv — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used illicit drugs in past month: 24.41
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used marijuana in past year: 35.72
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used cocaine in past year: 6.36
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 75
Student Population: 27,537 9,239
David Fox / Flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/oregon-state-university_qciett — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 26.04
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 36.96
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 8.84
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 71
Student population: 21,950
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galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/stress-schools---university-of-california-santa-barbara_ayx4he — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.78
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 29.33
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.12
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 74
Student population: 22,850
Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/dangerous-colleges---penn-state_snpujh — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 17.61
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 24.82
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.47
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 177
Student population: 45,185

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/hottest-schools---vanderbilt-university_fgqydt — Drug use grade: B-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: Percentage of 18-25s
statewide using drugs regularly: 20.33
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 26.14
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.76
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 42
Student population: 12,506

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---ithaca-college_enzjxk — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 23.62
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 32.31
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.46
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 19
Student population: 6,894
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galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---30-centenary-college-of-louisiana_koujso — Drug use grade: B
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 17.17
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 22.74
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.07
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 6
Student population: 974
Marquette La / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---connecticut-college_eczesi — Drug use grade: B-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 22.41
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 34.61
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.46
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 6
Student population: 1,911
slack12 / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---middle-tennessee-state-university_ie6uwf — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.33
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 26.14
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.76
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 80
Student population: 25,188
MeganMorris / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---33-gettysburg-college_xisgdp — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 17.61
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 24.82
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.47
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 10
Student population: 2,547
fauxto_digit / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/executive-schools---san-diego-state-university_kbmrak — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.78
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 29.33
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.12
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 103
Student population: 32,817

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---35-texas-state-university-san-marcos_o1uymf — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 14.88
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 20.13
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.08
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 144
Student population: 30,803
Horatio3k / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---36-lawrence-university_cclski — Drug use grade: B
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 21.54
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 31.04
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 7.52
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 5
Student population: 1,483
ShutterRunner / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/university-of-arkansas-main-campus_culxoq — Drug use grade: B-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.21
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 27.49
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.45
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 65
Student population: 19,849
Beth Hall / AP Photo

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---38-denison-university_llcltk — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 19.62
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 28.74
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.83
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 7
Student population: 2,267
Adrian MB / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---39-chapman-university_e0kkmx — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.78
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 29.33
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.12
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 20
Student population: 6,398
Dennis.Vu / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---40-university-of-missouri_oqgqeg — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 18.7
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 25.45
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.93 2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 104
Student population: 31,237
dj @ oxherder arts / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/smartest-college-towns---champaign-urbana_x5jz1d — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 17.71
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 26.05
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.11
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 133
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 26
Student population: 43,881

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/stress-schools---university-of-california-irvine_xgeada — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.78
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 29.33
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.12
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 75
Student population: 27,142

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---43-eckerd-college_qul2su — Drug use grade: D+

Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 18.86
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 26.06
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.56
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 6
Student population: 2,520
diamond-mind / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---44-university-of-massachusetts_epdzzc — Drug use grade: C-
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 24.41
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 35.72
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.36
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 56
Student population: 27,016
bfxu / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---45-marquette-university_i6lkg4 — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 21.54
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 31.04
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 7.52
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 34
Student population: 11,689
davereid2 / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---46-university-of-north-carolina-greensboro_uyxbcw — Drug use grade: B
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 19.49
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 27.17
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.07
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 71
Student population: 21,306
Susan Sharpless Smith / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/university-of-california-berkeley_lrwxsn — Drug use grade: C+
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 20.78
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 29.33
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.12
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 103
Student population: 35,830

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---49-ohio-university_omyvhg — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 19.62
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 28.74
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 5.83
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 56
Student population: 22,647
Adrian MB / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---50-hampshire-college_mpgrpx — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using drugs regularly: 24.41
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using marijuana regularly: 35.72
Percentage of 18-25s statewide using cocaine regularly: 6.36
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 3
Student population: 1,463
redjar / flickr

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/druggiest-colleges---ut-san-antonio_acksmu — Drug use grade: B
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used illicit drugs in past month: 14.88
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used marijuana in past year: 20.13
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used cocaine in past year: 5.08
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 114
Student population: 28,955

galleries/2010/12/11/druggiest-colleges/arizona-state-university_idaq4v — Drug use grade: C
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used illicit drugs in past month: 20.35
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used marijuana in past year: 27.87
Percentage of 18-25 year olds used cocaine in past year: 8.04
2009 on-campus arrests for drug law violations: 162
Student population: 68,064

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