These 10 Colleges Have the Best Food—Did Yours Make the List?

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Niche just released its college rankings for 2026, and amid the many lists available, one stood out to me: the best food. What schools have the best college food? Niche calculated their rankings by factoring in two data points: reviews from students and the cost of the meal plan. “Top-ranked colleges offer outstanding on-campus dining,” the ratings and review company writes on its website. Without further ado, I present the top 10 winners:The Best College Food in America for 2026University of California-Los Angeles Virginia Tech University of Massachusetts Amherst California Baptist University St. Norbert College St. John Fisher University Bates College John Madison University Florida International University University of San DiegoRelated: