22 'Party Schools' That Also Offer Surprisingly Elite Academics

17. University of Delaware (UD): Blue Hen Bash and Business Brilliance

UD’s lively student culture, supported by its buzzing Main Street and weekend traditions, is only half the story. Its Alfred Lerner College of Business is nationally ranked, and the university leads in chemical engineering, public policy, and disaster research. Its proximity to East Coast power hubs has also turned it into a launchpad for policy and tech careers. The Blue Hens may party on Friday, but by Monday they’re back to making serious moves in the lab and lecture hall.