The best safety schools and universities aren't necessarily everyone's first choice, but are great fallback options when you're applying to college. A good safety school is easier to get into than a top-tier university, and often has equally good academic programs. This list of the best backup colleges is ranked by the wisdom of the crowd, so anyone can add their picks or vote on the universities below.
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Arizona State University
Boston University
Fordham University
Ithaca College
Pepperdine University
Syracuse University
Tulane University
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Florida