When it's time to take a break from the books, the students at these ten colleges definitely know how to cut loose and let the good times roll. According to The Princeton Review's survey of 120,000 college students for the Best 366 Colleges: 2008 Edition, raising the roof is par for the course at these top ten party schools.

1. West Virginia University (Morgantown, West Virginia)

West Virginia students highlight "exceptional partying," "some of the best NCAA football," and "amazing" tailgates as the school's social staples. Of course, while there are plenty of high-octane parties, there's also an alcohol-free program each weekend called WV Up All Night. Here students can enjoy "movies and comedy shows and games and free food at the student center." Hometown Morgantown also earns high marks. Students praise its "refreshing, slower pace of life" as well as "the 15 bars downtown that are no more than 80 feet from each other."

Students who considered West Virginia University also looked at Penn State-University Park, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, and Virginia Tech.

2. University of Mississippi (University, Mississippi)

Many undergrads view the university as "a great Southern school with amazing traditions and great standards [where students know] how to have a good time." An "extremely popular" Greek system is one such tradition that hasn't lost any steam. As one student shares, "Most activities outside of class or studying are centered on Greek life," which includes not only "an enormous amount of...partying," but also the opportunity to be "among the most involved and active people on campus."

Students who considered University of Mississippi also looked at Arizona State University at the Tempe campus, Auburn University, and Baylor University.

3. University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Texas)

UT Austin offers "a huge college scene that translates into lots of parties...every weekend, from the Greek houses to off-campus houses, apartments, co-ops, etc." Thrown into the mix are "football games and other sporting events" which many declare "a lot of fun." Students looking to get off campus gravitate to Sixth Street as "it hosts bar after bar and an interesting scene. It's like Austin's version of Bourbon Street."

Students who considered University of Texas at Austin also considered Rice University, Southern Methodist University, and Stanford University.

4. University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida)

Undergrads here agree that "students at UF like to have fun." Fortunately for them the opportunities are abundant. There's "a lot of stuff to do on campus," and if partying is your thing, there are "37 fraternity/sorority houses" and "an ample number of clubs to check out" downtown. The greater Gainesville area "offers enough things to do" that "not being Greek does not hamper one's social life." Indeed, Gainesville "is a true college town--everything is catered to the UF student."

Students who considered University of Florida also considered University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Notre Dame, and University of South Florida.

5. University of Georgia (Athens, Georgia)

"People think Athens is a party town and that everyone goes downtown, which is pretty much true," one student admits. However, undergrads are quick to assert this is far from a negative trend as Athens is, "hands-down the world's best college town, whether you go to the bars or not." Adds another delighted student, "There's a saying in Georgia: ‘If you lead a good life and say your prayers, when you die you'll go to Athens.'" The Greek scene and Dawgs After Dark, the university's late Friday-night programming, round out the campus social scene.

Students who considered University of Georgia also considered Florida State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern University, and Georgia State University.

6. Penn State-University Park (University Park, Pennsylvania)

At Penn State, "People party as hard on the weekends as they study during the week." Popular destinations for freshmen and sophomores are "frat or apartment parties," while "those over 21" enjoy "College Avenue [which] has a great range of over 20 bars." Non-drinkers take heart, "If someone is not a partier, there are plenty of activities and organizations" he or she can devote time to. Regardless of proclivity for partying, "PSU football is a religion" and almost "everyone goes to the football games and tailgates on Saturdays."

Students who considered Pennsylvania State University also considered Boston College, Boston University, and Bucknell University.

7. University of New Hampshire (Durham, New Hampshire)

UNH students laud "the [great] social scene" where "the Greek system is strong and very involved in the campus community." Additionally "there are also numerous sports clubs, intramurals, and other groups to get involved in." Undergrads generally "like to party, and the opportunities are plentiful. Along with UMass, we're probably the place to go and party if you're going to school in the New England region." One student observes, "Life is all about going to class in sweats and getting dressed up to [party]."

Students who considered University of New Hampshire also considered University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, and University of Maine.

8. Indiana University at Bloomington (Bloomington, Indiana)

Students describe a "wild party scene," of which many readily take advantage. As one undergrad explains, "With 30-something-thousand students going to IU, at least half of them are out partying on the weekend, so you can always find something wild [and] crazy...to do!" Perhaps most beloved is the Little 500--"the greatest college weekend in the world," students claim--a bike race that "requires standing room-only viewing from the thousands of students, faculty, and fans who come to watch the 30-plus teams compete."

Students who considered Indiana University also considered Ohio State University-Columbus, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Arizona.

9. Ohio University-Athens (Athens, Ohio)

Students tell us that "Ohio University is the perfect mixture of business with pleasure," adding, "We get the work done on the weekdays so we can party hard on the weekends." Many agree that OU has "an amazing party scene" with "a laid-back social life." Much of OU social life revolves around the downtown bar scene where students can kick back and enjoy the "rock, punk, and folk bands that flourish in the many bars and cafes." That said, students appreciate the balance OU provides. "The people at this school teach you about awareness, confidence, and how to throw a really good party."

Students who considered Ohio University also considered University of Akron, University of Texas at Austin, University of Cincinnati, and University of Dayton.

10. University of California, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, California)

Santa Barbara contains "IV (Isla Vista, the local, mostly student community)" where "17,000 19-to-21-year-olds are all jam-packed into this six-tenths-of-a-square-mile community, so you can imagine how the parties are. Every night is wild, but, obviously, Friday and Saturday nights are the craziest." However, parties aren't the only source of distraction. The natural surroundings also offer constant temptation. As an undergrad points out, "UCSB is on the beach...literally. As I’m writing this survey, I’m looking out my dorm window and seeing the ocean, just feet from my building."

Students who considered University of California, Santa Barbara also considered University of California-Berkeley, University of California-Davis, University of California-Irvine, and University of California-Los Angeles.