More and more colleges and universities around the nation are jumping on the bandwagon and creating accounts on all different social media platforms. Instagram allows colleges to share filtered photos from around campus to give prospective students a better idea of what the schools are all about.
We rounded up our 21 favorite collegiate Instagram accounts you should follow for the inside scoop on what student life is really like at those schools. Check out the list below, and who knows—maybe you’ll find a new school to add to your application list!
Princeton University (@princeton_university)
The Ivy League school has the perfect combination of photos of student events and the picturesque scenery around campus.
Duke University (@dukeuniversity)
Many of Duke’s photos come straight from the students! The Instagram account reposts pictures from members on campus who use #PictureDuke.
University of Southern California (@uscedu)
USC’s Instagram account keeps you up to date on all the cool celebs who stop by their campus in Los Angeles!
Syracuse University (@syracuseu)
The home of the Orange infuses the color into almost all of their posts.
Loyola University Maryland (@loyolamaryland)
Greyhound Nation shows off the best of the best happening around campus.
Purdue University (@lifeatpurdue)
Purdue shows off its school spirit through fans of all ages (including adorable kids!).
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Virginia Tech University (@virginiatech)
Virginia Tech’s account shows followers why “being a Hokie is the greatest privilege in the world.”
North Carolina State University (@ncstate)
NC State not only shows off its school spirit through its Instagram, but it also gives followers an inside look at classes.
University of Oregon (@uoregon)
UO’s Instagram account highlights the amazing opportunities given to its students.
Colorado State University (@coloradostateuniversity)
From pictures of a snow-covered campus to scenes of changing leaves in the fall, Colorado State’s photos are breathtaking.
Yale University (@yale)
Yale’s campus is beautiful during every season, as shown through their Instagrams!
Swarthmore College (@swarthmorecollege)
Swarthmore highlights their beautiful campus as well as their collegiettes having fun!
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University of Arizona (@uarizona)
In addition to featuring campus life, The University of Arizona gives followers a glimpse of what Wilbur the Wildcat himself is up to.
Smith College (@smithcollege)
Be sure to check out the college’s pictures from Mountain Day!
Cornell University (@cornelluniversity)
Follow Cornell for pictures of the beautiful campus in Ithaca, New York.
Harvard University (@harvardu)
Now is the perfect time to start following Harvard on Instagram! Their feed is full of changing leaves around campus.
University of New Hampshire (@uofnh)
UNH showcases their “Bleed Blue” spirit through their pictures!
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Saint Joseph’s University (@saintjosephs)
SJU’s Instagram shows off their beautiful campus as well as giveaways!
Rice University (@riceuniversity)
Following Rice’s account is a great way to find out about campus events. They love posting event information on their Instagram!
St. Lawrence University (@stlawrenceu)
Following St. Lawrence’s Instagram account can definitely be useful; they even posted the weather forecast for their homecoming game.
Illinois State University (@illinoisstateu)
Illinois State encourages student participation with their Instagram account. They host Instagram contests where students can enter to win ISU gear.
Be sure to let us know in the comments which accounts you liked best, or if we left one of your favorites off the list!