The Best Dry College Campuses

Located in Utah, BYU follows the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The university serves over 33,000 students and offers over 180 undergraduate majors and 110 undergraduate minors.

BYU features a completely dry campus. All students, whether or not they have reached legal age, must abstain from alcohol, drugs, vaping, and certain caffeinated beverages like coffee and tea. BYU does not serve or allow any of these substances on campus.

In 2019, The Wall Street Journal named BYU the college most worth the cost of attendance. About 66% of students completed missionary service projects.

BYU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

Based in Virginia, Regent offers over 135 different areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students. The university awarded more than 2,200 degrees in the 2019-2020 school year. Regent features two colleges and seven schools.

The university is among the fastest growing private institutions in the nation. Regent received recognition from the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security for the bachelor's in cybersecurity program.

Regent does not allow any students to drink alcohol while on campus or in university housing, no matter their age. The institution does not allow alcohol at any university-sponsored events or events linked to the university.

Regent is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Based in Illinois, Wheaton provides a private, liberal arts education. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors. About 93% of Wheaton faculty hold doctorates or other terminal degrees.

Each incoming first-year class includes around 600 students, about 73% of whom graduated in the top 25% of their high school class. Approximately 94% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Wheaton does not allow the possession or consumption of alcohol on campus for any undergraduate students. The college further prohibits alcohol on or around campus property, even for students of legal drinking age.

Any official college event, even if held off-campus, cannot serve alcohol. However, graduate students may consume alcohol in settings where undergraduate students are not present.

Wheaton is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Located in Georgia, TFC offers a Christian liberal arts education. TFC enrolls over 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students. The college features a 15-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Students may choose a major from the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Christian Ministries, the School of Professional Studies, and the Fetterman School of Nursing.

TFC provides a dry campus for all students. The college prohibits the distribution or consumption of alcohol on campus. Students may not seek employment where alcohol distribution is the primary function, such as bartending or working at a liquor store. However, if serving alcohol is a secondary function, such as at a restaurant, then students may continue their employment.

TFC is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Based in Michigan, Calvin maintains an affiliation with the Christian Reformed Church in North America and the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.

The university serves over 3,000 students with an acceptance rate of 75%. Calvin features a six-year graduation rate of 76.9%. Students can choose from over 100 different majors and more than 40 faculty-led study abroad options. More than 760 students at Calvin participated in faculty research projects in the 2018-2019 school year.

Calvin does not permit alcoholic beverages on campus or university property, in vehicles on university property, and in on-campus student residences. All students, regardless of age, must comply with this regulation. Students of legal drinking age may consume alcohol off campus.

Calvin is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Located in Texas, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in the state. The university serves over 18,000 students.

Baylor offers 127 undergraduate programs, 78 master's programs, and 46 doctoral programs. Students may also participate in up to 330 different clubs and organizations offered by the university. Approximately 83% of students find employment or begin graduate school within 90 days of graduation.

Baylor prohibits alcohol on campus, including in student residences. Students cannot consume alcohol at any official Baylor off-campus event or property. This policy applies to all students regardless of their age.

Baylor is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Located in La Mirada, California, Biola offers a Bible-centered education. Approximately 97% of Biola's graduates feel satisfied or very satisfied with their education.

In 2017, 90% of Biola graduates reported finding employment or beginning graduate school within six months of graduation. The university serves over 6,000 students and employs more than 500 faculty members. Students can choose from over 35 different majors and 75 academic programs.

Biola does not allow students to possess alcohol on or off campus regardless of their age. The university considers it a violation of policy to knowingly remain in the company of Biola students consuming alcohol, both on campus and off campus.

Biola is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Located in Virginia, Liberty enrolls over 100,000 students, including more than 30,000 military students and over 700 international students. The university offers more than 700 programs, including over 450 online programs.

Liberty students volunteer for more than 500,000 hours each year. Liberty employs around 2,500 faculty members and features a student-to-faculty ratio of 24-to-1 for residential undergraduates and 8-to-1 for residential graduate students.

Liberty prohibits the consumption of alcohol for all students while on campus. Even off campus, students cannot possess or consume alcohol. Violation of these rules may lead to disciplinary action from the university.

Liberty is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Based in Wilmore, Kentucky, Asbury offers more than 150 different areas of study. The university maintains a 12-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Asbury alumni live in more than 80 countries around the world.

Asbury guarantees scholarships to all new students. The university boasts one of the lowest room and board rates in the Bluegrass State. About 96% of students find employment or continue on to graduate school within six months of graduation.

Asbury does not allow alcoholic beverages on campus, even for students who can legally drink. The university also prohibits non-alcoholic beer. Violations of the Asbury alcohol policy can result in suspension or expulsion.

Asbury is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

BCF enrolls over 400 students and features a 9-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. The college offers student activities like mission trips, intramural sports, and drama and worship teams. BCF is the only college affiliated with the Florida Baptist Convention.

BCF prohibits the consumption or possession of alcohol on campus for all students. The college further discourages students from visiting "establishments where alcohol is the primary service, such as bars and clubs."

Even if students do not order any drinks at a bar or club, visiting such an establishment can give the college cause for expulsion. BCF considers each case on an individual basis.

BCF is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).