Princeton Review Honors Top Green Colleges in Annual Rankings
Princeton Review’s Annual College Rankings Lists Includes 62 GREEN RATINGS PLUS Honor Rolling Best GREEN Schools
The Princeton Review green colleges review have once again spotlighted sustainability in higher education. In its annual college rankings, the organization listed 62 institutions with standout green ratings. Even better? They named a special “Green Honor Roll” featuring the best of the best in environmental responsibility.
What the Ratings Mean
Each school on the list received a Green Rating score of 99—the highest possible. This score reflects strong commitments to:
- Sustainable campus operations
- Environmental academic offerings
- Student engagement in green initiatives
Colleges must prove they’re not just talking the talk—they’re taking action.
Who Made the Green Honor Roll?
A total of 16 schools made the elite Green Honor Roll, including:
- Arizona State University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Harvard College
- University of California–Berkeley
- University of New Hampshire
- University of Washington
These schools lead the pack in green construction, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and climate action plans.
Why Green Ratings Matter
With growing concern about climate change, today’s students care more than ever about sustainability. In fact, a Princeton Review survey found that 68% of college applicants say a school’s environmental commitment plays a role in their decision.
That’s a big deal. It shows that green campuses are no longer a niche—they’re the new norm.
A Tool for Change
The Green Rating isn’t just about bragging rights. It encourages schools to:
- Improve their sustainability practices
- Launch new academic programs focused on climate and energy
- Involve students in environmental leadership roles
These steps help universities create lasting, campus-wide change.
Looking Ahead
As climate awareness continues to grow, so will the pressure on schools to lead by example. The Princeton Review’s Green Honor Roll shines a light on those already doing the work—and challenges others to step up.
This annual ranking is more than a list. It’s a movement. One that empowers the next generation to prioritize people, planet, and purpose.
Sources: Princeton Review’s Green Honor Roll
The Princeton Review developed its Green Rating with ecoAmerica (http://www.ecoamerica.org), a non-profit environmental organization, in 2007-08.
The Princeton Review dedicated a resource area on its site http://www.princetonreview.com/green, U.S. Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org). Published April 20, it has profiles of schools that received scores in the 80th or higher percentile in the Company’s 2010 tallies for its Green Ratings. The guide can be downloaded at www.princetonreview.com/green-guide.aspx or at www.centerforgreenschools.org/greenguide
