The Princeton Review has recognized Southeastern Louisiana University in its 2025 Guide to Green Colleges. The university was ranked among the top 100 in the country for efforts towards eco-friendly and sustainable practices.
According to the Princeton report, data was collected from institutional and student surveys that highlighted key factors relating to green colleges. The notable criteria for the ranking included student reports of a high quality of healthy and sustainable living on campus, the school’s efforts to prepare students for future employment in a growing green U.S. economy, and the university’s policies that reflect environmental responsibility.
The statistics provided by the Princeton Review mark high levels of sustainability for the universities that met the standards for their Guide to Green Colleges. According to Princeton Review’s website, for each university on the list, “28% of their energy comes from clean and renewable sources, 46% of their waste is diverted from incinerators or solid-waste landfills, and 98% offer a sustainability focused undergraduate major or degree.” Additionally, every school recognized has a campus sustainability officer that focuses on issues such as energy usage, conservation and anti-pollution efforts.
Rankings and additional information on the Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges can be accessed at https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=green-colleges.
