From Business Insider · Roya Shahidi · · 1m 10s
The 25 colleges where students study the most
Princeton Review ranks schools by study hours, revealing which colleges demand the most from their students.
In brief
Princeton Review ranks schools by study hours, revealing which colleges demand the most from their students. Study intensity varies dramatically by college, with some schools' students reporting significantly more daily study time than peers elsewhere. Originally reported by Business Insider.
Study hours vary by school
Some colleges demand far more study time than others. Schools on this list share rigorous curricula, small classes, and interdisciplinary learning approaches.
Princeton Review surveyed 172,000 students
The data comes from the Princeton Review's 'The Best 391 Colleges,' published in August 2026, which surveyed students at 392 colleges about their college experiences.
Students reported daily study hours
The ranking is based on responses to: 'How many out-of-class hours do you spend studying each day?' The Princeton Review published the top 25 but did not share the actual average hours.
“How many out-of-class hours do you spend studying each day?”
Data based on student estimates
The results reflect self-reported study hours, meaning they're students' estimates rather than independently tracked time. This approach captures perception but not necessarily reality.
Ranking runs from 25 to 1
The full list ranks the 25 colleges where students reported studying the most outside class, ordered from number 25 down to number 1.
The key point
Study intensity varies dramatically by college, with some schools' students reporting significantly more daily study time than peers elsewhere.
