The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and football is on TV. That can only mean one thing: School is in session. For lots of young adults, that means back to college—or maybe even stepping onto campus for the first time. You might like 20 Healthy Recipes You Can Make in Your Dorm There are plenty of ways to rank colleges—from the quality of academics to the party scene. But we think an important—and often overlooked—metric is how healthy a university is. We looked for schools where students don’t have to resort to eating chicken fingers and ramen every night—schools that go the extra mile to create an environment where students have access to not only healthy food but also top-notch fitness facilities, and robust medical and mental health services. And these 26 schools passed with flying colors. For more details on how we put together this list, scroll to the bottom. Editor’s note: This list is organized by geography but presented in no particular order of ranking.

West 1. Whitman College Share on Pinterest Whitman College’s cafe team cooks everything from scratch (meaning no MSG or preservatives) and serves food sourced from local farms. There’s also a 7,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art climbing wall designed by Brien Sheedy (a mountain climber who scaled the seven highest points on each continent), as well as a bike share program that provides free 24-hour rentals. Did we mention the 10,000-square-foot fitness center with a 30-meter swimming pool? Whitman doesn’t skimp on health care either. Its center is staffed 24/7 and offers massage therapy, sports medicine, access to nutritionists, HIV testing, and even transportation for medical appointments. 2. University of California, Irvine Share on Pinterest UCI’s campus caters to people who love being outside. The school offers 71 sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboard classes at Marina Park, plus has dedicated bike paths to the main campus. Prefer indoor activities? UCI has you covered there too, with 300 classes ranging from belly dancing and indoor cycling to Paleo cooking and tae kwon do. It also has on-campus social workers, programs dedicated to helping victims of sexual assault, wellness workshops, and an LGBTQ mentoring program. 3. UC Davis Share on Pinterest You know what’s cool? Being into health since before it was cool. Such is the case with UC Davis. In addition to the usual special diet offerings (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free), the dining halls also have low-microbial options. The campus has been bikeable for years—and was even recognized as a platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. There’s also the Love Lab, a mobile cart stocked with free safe sex products; counseling services that help students with issues from career concerns to relationships; and an environmentally friendly food program that teaches undergrads about everything from mindful eating to home composting. 4. University of Utah Share on Pinterest Perhaps it’s this university’s location in the valley of the majestic Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges that inspires it to take extra-good care of planet Earth. The school composts all food waste, and uses only biodegradable food packaging, plates, and utensils made from compostable materials such as bamboo and corn byproducts. The University of Utah also has a Center for Student Wellness, which helps students stay healthy by educating them on a variety of topics like stress, sleep, and relationships.