There are more than 1,000 films that can be classified within the genre of “college” or “university,” and we’ve narrowed down the list to the 20 greatest. So, what constitutes a “college” or “university” movie? Well, the main character(s) must be in college or on a college campus for the majority of the film – so no post-high school, pre-college kids like those in American Pie, Superbad, Say Anything, American Graffiti and the like. Though we do have a film that has guys OUT of college, they’re trying to start a fraternity, which is SO college. No film schools, no law schools, no medical schools. We’re talkin’ straight undergrad, son. Read on to see who made the cut then vote for your favorite after the jump!

If you’ve been to college then you love college movies. Anything that reminds you of getting wasted, hitting on girls or even being late for class has a special place in your student-heart. But where did the production crews venture to make these college classics? Why, actual colleges, of course! To give you a behind-the-scenes look, we’ve compiled found all the real campuses behind the best college films of all time.

In real life, a team’s nickname has to maintain a certain cultural relevance while evoking strength, pride, and fear into an opponent, but at the very least, the name shouldn’t induce giggling. To this day, I don’t know how anyone can get behind a team named the Jazz, or the “Game Cocks” but to each his own.I don’t judge… Click to read more

If you’ve been to college then you love college movies, no matter what. Anything that reminds you of getting wasted, hitting on girls or even being late for class has a special place in your student-heart. But where did the production crews venture to make these college classics? Why, actual colleges, of course!

If you’ve been to college then you love college movies, no matter what. Anything that reminds you of getting wasted, hitting on girls or even being late for class has a special place in your student-heart. But where did the production crews venture to make these college classics? Why, actual colleges, of course! To give you a behind-the-scenes look, w… Click to read more