We all know that when you first arrive on campus, you aren’t thinking about what classes you are taking or how you are going to take time out of your day to study. No, you’re looking around and trying to see just how attractive the girls you will be spending the next four years of your life around are. It’s perfectly normal and expected. And for those who come from smaller towns, it could prove to be an eye-opening experience.

However, there are some students that have it better than others because they happen to stumble onto one of the more beautiful campuses in the country.

No one can deny it. Some schools just bring it better than the rest. That seems to especially be the case for schools that are in locations with perfect weather year-round. That’s why it’s no surprise that you will find some of the most beautiful college students in Florida, Texas, or on the West Coast. If you happened to choose one of those schools for your post-secondary education, then you are in luck.

Which schools have the hottest COEDs in the country? Let’s take a look.

25. East Carolina University

You may not expect East Carolina University to deliver, and they may be one of the surprises on the list, but when it all comes down to it they check a lot of the boxes. You have the good weather, you are close to the beach, and who doesn’t like a Pirate? So if you’re looking for a darkhorse when it comes to finding some of the best COEDs in the nation, ECU may just be the right choice.

Location

Greenville, North Carolina

Students Enrolled

29,131 (23,265 undergraduates; 5,866 postgraduates)

Mascot

PeeDee the Pirate

School Colors

Purple and Gold

24. University of Kentucky

Now this one is really a surprise. Kentucky is landlocked and they aren’t known for much more than the first race of the Triple Crown and bourbon, so why are there so many beautiful girls on the Kentucky campus? One word: basketball. The Wildcats have one of the best college basketball programs in the country so you will get plenty of girls hoping to cheer on the Wildcats in their pursuit of a national title. Chicks dig winners.

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Students Enrolled

30,720 (22,705 undergraduates, 7,022 postgraduates)

Mascot

Scratch, The Wildcat

School Colors

Blue and White

23. University of Tennessee

Oh, the Vols. Sure, their football program may be underwhelming over the past few years, but the school still has a mass appeal. And hey, they are in the SEC which automatically is a draw for beautiful women. Add in its close proximity to Nashville and you could have your fair share of country music star hopefuls settling in Knoxville while they look for their big break.

Location

Knoxville, Tennessee

Students Enrolled

28,052 (22,139 undergraduates, 5,913 postgraduates)

Mascot

Smokey X

School Colors

UT Orange and White

22. Clemson University

Remember when we said that chicks dig winners? Well, Clemson recently won a national championship in college football and has been a perennial playoff contender. That’s the perfect setup to attract a southern belle. Plus, Clemson University is only a few hours from the beach, so that’s another recipe for success.

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Location

Clemson, South Carolina

Students Enrolled

24,387 (19,402 undergraduates, 4,985 postgraduates)

Mascot

The Tiger, The Cub

School Colors

Clemson Orange and Regalia

21. University of Georgia

Athens is one of the best college towns in America. That alone attracts plenty of people from across the country to the small town outside of Atlanta. It’s proximity to Atlanta also is appealing to those who are hopeful of a career in the entertainment industry. If you’ve ever been on the UGA campus, you know that it doesn’t take long to spot a beautiful girl and they keep on coming.

Location

Athens, Georgia

Students Enrolled

37,606 (28,848 undergraduates, 8,758 postgraduates)

Mascot

Uga, the bulldog

School Colors

Red and Black

20. Vanderbilt University

As we mentioned before, Nashville is a goldmine for attractive women. And as an added bonus, if you’re linking up with a girl from Vanderbilt then she is guaranteed to have both brains and beauty. That’s a win-win situation, so go shoot your shot.

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Students Enrolled

12,592 (6,885 undergraduates, 5,707 postgraduates)

Mascot

Mr. Commodore

School Colors

Black and Gold

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19. Auburn University

Auburn may be Alabama’s little brother when it comes to college football, but that’s not the case when it comes to the COEDs on campus. There’s really no rhyme or reason for why the girls at Auburn are so hot, but hey, you won’t see anyone complaining once they arrive on campus.

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Location

Auburn, Alabama

Students Enrolled

30,440 (23,964 undergraduates, 5,812 postgraduates)

Mascot

Aubie the Tiger

School Colors

Burnt Orange and Navy Blue

18. University of North Carolina

Maybe it’s the Tar Heel blue that looks good on every girl on campus, but when you get to Chapel Hill it’s hard not to look around and be impressed. It could go back to the “chicks dig winners” thing and the success of their basketball program, but UNC is a great place to go if you’re looking to stay in the Carolinas while still cashing in on the college experience, if you know what we mean.

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Location

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Students Enrolled

29,847 (18,715 undergraduates, 11, 132 postgraduates)

Mascot

Rameses

School Colors

Carolina Blue and White

17. Texas A&M University

You would expect a place named College Station to be full of attractive COEDs, right? Well, Texas A&M will not let you down. The school may not rank as high as some of its in-state counterparts, but you still get plenty of that southern, Texas charm when you step on campus.

Location

College Station, Texas

Students Enrolled

68,825 (53,690 undergraduates, 15,135 postgraduates)

Mascot

Reveille IX

School Colors

Maroon and White

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16. University of South Florida

It should come as no surprise that a school in Florida has plenty of beautiful women strolling around. There are also 12 sororities on campus — like Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Gamma, Zeta Tau Alpha, and more — so there is no shortage of COEDs that will catch your eye and steal your heart. And with that Florida weather, you know you can head on over to Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach to enjoy it all even more.

Location

Tampa, Florida

Students Enrolled

50,577 (37,027 undergraduates, 11,510 postgraduates)

Mascot

Rocky the Bull

School Colors

Green and Gold

15. Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, baby. LSU has a beautiful campus and the women to match. Add in an incredible party scene and this is one of the few colleges in the country where everything comes together to give you the true college experience — outside of the classroom, that is. And if you feel like heading a couple of hours southeast, you find yourself in the heart of New Orleans. Mardi Gras, anyone?

Location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Students Enrolled

30,863 (25,446 undergraduates, 5,417 postgraduates)

Mascot

Mike the Tiger

School Colors

Purple and Gold

14. University of Florida

Like we have said, Florida is a goldmine for COEDs, and Gainesville is just another example of the surplus. There are still a handful of Florida schools that may top the Gators on the list, but there is nothing to be ashamed of if you attend UF. In fact, just enjoy it.

Location

Gainesville, Florida

Students Enrolled

55,862 (39,565 undergraduates, 16,297 postgraduates)

Mascot

Albert and Alberta

School Colors

Orange and Blue

13. University of California, Los Angeles

You would expect a college located in Los Angeles to be booming and that’s exactly the case for UCLA. Southern belles always get a lot of attention, be we can’t forget about the beautiful California girls. Plus, who knows, if you get lucky enough you may end up linking up with a future movie or music star. Dream big, after all, you are in L.A.

Location

Los Angeles, California

Students Enrolled

44,947 (30,873 undergraduates, 12,675 postgraduates)

Mascot

Joe Bruin and Josephine Bruin

School Colors

UCLA Blue and UCLA Gold

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12. Texas Christian University

We’re taking a trip back to Texas to check out the girls at TCU, just outside of Dallas in Fort Worth. TCU has hot women, great sports, and great academics. What is there not to like about the school? They may not be the Longhorns, but hey, being a Horned Frog is pretty awesome, too.

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Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Students Enrolled

10,394 (8,892 undergraduates, 1,502 postgraduates)

Mascot

Horned Frog

School Colors

Purple and White

11. Florida Atlantic University

Maybe we can thank Instagram star Rachel Bush for putting FAU on the map, but the Owls have not slowed down. It does help that the campus is less than an hour away from the Atlantic Ocean, so there are plenty of opportunities to head to the beach and soak up the sun. Oh, and if you didn’t know, Rachel’s younger sister know attends Florida Atlantic University, carrying on the family tradition.

Location

Boca Raton, Florida

Students Enrolled

30,808 (24,687 undergraduates, 4,670 postgraduates)

Mascot

Owlsley the Owl

School Colors

FAU Blue and FAU Red

10. University of Texas

Hook ’em! You knew it was only a matter of time until the University of Texas made the list. We have mentioned time and time again that Texas has some of the most beautiful women in the country and Austin is no exception. With one of the best cheerleading squads in the nation, it would be a major disappointment if the rest of the campus failed to deliver.

Location

Austin, Texas

Students Enrolled

51,525 (40,492 undergraduates, 11,033 postgraduates)

Mascot

Bevo

School Colors

Burnt Orange and White

9. University of Mississippi

Ole Miss is the cream of the crop when it comes to girls in the SEC. Perhaps the craziest thing? This may be the only subject that statement or subject that every school in the Southeastern Conference can agree on. Girls from Ole Miss are always among the most beautiful COEDs and the Rebels have shown no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Keep ’em coming, Ole Miss. We are forever thankful.

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Location

Oxford, Mississippi

Students Enrolled

23,800

Mascot

Rebels

School Colors

Cardinal Red and Navy Blue

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8. University of Miami

When it comes to the girls in the state of Florida, Miami comes very close to taking the crown. Sure, it may not be fair considering the girls are primed for everyday beach life, but it’s no one’s fault but your own that you didn’t decide to make the trip to South Beach for school — unless you actually care about your classes and education, that is.

Location

Coral Gables, Florida

Students Enrolled

17,003 (10,832 undergraduates, 6,171 postgraduates)

Mascot

Sebastian the Ibis

School Colors

Orange, Green, and White

7. University of Colorado Boulder

Lost in the shuffle of Pac-12 greatness is the level of COED that the University of Colorado brings. There must be something in the water out there in Boulder, but the girls are always stunning and as a bonus, they are some of the most down to Earth college girls you will ever come across. Maybe that has something to do with what’s in the air. *cough* legal marijuana *cough*

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Students Enrolled

33,246 (27,665 undergraduates, 5,581 postgraduates)

Mascot

Ralphie and Chip

School Colors

Silver, Black, and Gold

6. University of Arizona

Sticking with the Pac-12, we head to the University of Arizona. The sun is always out and that attracts some of the most beautiful COEDs the college world has to offer. Just how hot are the girls on the UA campus? Well, Playboy once flew out to Tempe for a special edition of the magazine that showcased girls from the conference. Does that tell you all that you need to know?

Location

Tucson, Arizona

Students Enrolled

43,625 (34,072 undergraduates, 7,946 postgraduates)

Mascot

Wilbur and Wilma

School Colors

Cardinal Red and Navy Blue

5. University of Central Florida

When you think of all of the schools in the state of Florida, you may not have UCF immediately come to mind. However, don’t let that fool you, because the girls walking around campus in Orlando are nothing short of spectacular. These COEDs rank UCF in the top five and came closer to earning them a No. 1 ranking than Scott Frost did despite going undefeated in his final year with the Knights.

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Location

Orlando, Florida

Students Enrolled

66,183

Mascot

Knightro, Pegasus and the UCF Knight

School Colors

Black and Gold

4. University of Southern California

Fight On! Like UCLA, USC benefits from being in the heart of Los Angeles. However, there’s just something about USC that gives them a significant edge. Maybe it is the tradition and history of the USC Song Girls, but it is hard not to think of beauty when the Trojans COEDs come to mind. And let’s face it, the trademark white uniforms trimmed in Cardinal and Gold will never get old.

Location

Los Angeles, California

Students Enrolled

45,687 (19,170 undergraduates, 26,517 postgraduates)

Mascot

Traveler

School Colors

Cardinal and Gold

3. San Diego State University

California once again checks in on the list thanks to the Aztecs of San Diego State. There are more than 34,000 on campus, yet there is a beautiful girl at every turn. That speaks volumes for just how packed the SDSU campus is with attractive COEDs and that alone is deserving of a top three spot on the list.

Location

San Diego, California

Students Enrolled

34,828 (30,165 undergraduates, 4,663 postgraduates)

Mascot

Aztec Warrior

School Colors

Cardinal and Black

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2. Florida State University

For the runner-up, we head to Florida where we check in with Florida State University in Tallahassee. You can never tune in to a Seminoles football game without a crowd shot sending social media into a frenzy as they try to identify the sexy fan that the cameraman spotted. It happens each and every time, and the cameramen know exactly what they are doing. And in case you needed any further convincing that Florida State belongs in the top two: Jenn Sterger.

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Location

Tallahassee, Florida

Students Enrolled

41,900 (32,812 undergraduates, 9,088 postgraduates)

Mascot

Seminoles

School Colors

Garnet and Gold

1. Arizona State University

Was there really a question in anyone’s mind? Arizona State is, and always will be, the go-to destination for the most attractive college girls in the country.

Location

Tempe, Arizona

Students Enrolled

59,198 undergraduates and 12,630 postgraduates

Mascot

Spark

School Colors

Maroon and Gold