15 best college campuses in America

As the summer comes to an end, a new crop of college freshman are starting to move onto a campus that will become their home away from home for the next four years.

For those wondering how their new college residence stacks up against the competition, Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools, publishes a ranking of the best college campuses in America.

Niche compiled its list using a mix of quantitative and qualitative factors including student campus surveys, meal plan costs, on-campus housing and availability, and access to amenities.

Scroll through to find out the 15 best college campuses in America.