# Princeton Review Green Colleges with Green Honor Roll

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- Published: 2011-09-13T15:10:07-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## 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.

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### Who Made the Green Honor Roll?

A total of 16 schools made the elite Green Honor Roll, including:

 1. Arizona State University
 2. Georgia Institute of Technology
 3. Harvard College
 4. University of California–Berkeley
 5. University of New Hampshire
 6. University of Washington

These schools lead the pack in green construction,[ energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/10-largest-wind-project-development-2022/)
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](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/05/exploring-eco-friendly-university-college-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](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](http://www.princetonreview.com/green),
U.S. Green Building Council ([www.usgbc.org](https://new.usgbc.org/)).   Published
April 20, it has profiles of schools that received scores in the 80^(th) 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](https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/green-guide)
or at [www.centerforgreenschools.org/greenguide](https://www.centerforgreenschools.org/resources-list?field_resource_type_value=Reports)

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