Colleges and Universities With the Best Alumni Networks

Receiving Support and Communication With Care

• Bentley University (Waltham, MA): Alumni network consisting of 69,000+ Falcons worldwide
  
  What students say: "[They have] great networking opportunities, and many alumni respond [to students]."
• Cornell University (Ithaca, NY): 265,000+ alumni from 167 countries/regions as of 2021
  
  What students say: "[Students] can call on alums to get information and references for jobs."
• Howard University (Washington, DC): A strong network of 90,000+ living alumni
  
  What students say: "As long as you advocate and market for yourself, any alumni is ready to provide you opportunities that align with your career goals—at any point, especially if you have the school name on!"
• Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA): A growing network of 100,000+ alumni
  
  What students say: "I am a current student, but I have heard about how alumni from Jesuit schools, and specifically Saint Joseph's, help each other."
  Yes, connect me!
• The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH): 600,000+ Buckeye alumni showing school pride
  
  What students say: "Alumni care about the students and are very involved and engaged. They come back and support students in the community."
  Yes, connect me!
• University of Tennessee at Knoxville (Knoxville, TN): 454,000+ graduates in the UT alumni network
  
  What students say: "I'm only a freshman, but anytime I have a question, there are people to help! The Big Orange family is one massive network!"

Attending Events and Joining Organizations

• Indiana University Bloomington (Bloomington, IN): One of the largest alumni networks in the world at 790,000+ graduates
  
  What students say: "They put on events and try to network with the students!"
• Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA): Home to 300,000+ Christ-centered alumni
  
  What students say: "They have a lot of events and programs for alumni."
  Yes, connect me!
• Marian University (Indianapolis, IN): 3,300+ alumni in official association, with 1,600+ donating to the school in 2023
  
  What students say: "I'm part of an alumni network called the Women of Marian, which connects women who are currently students with alumni women and allows students to network effectively now and in the future."
• Providence College (Providence, RI): 60,000 alumni proud to be forever Friars
  
  What students say: "[They offer] career fairs and alumni gatherings around the nation that build community and offer student opportunities."
• The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL): A living Crimson Tide alumni population 200,000+ strong
  
  What students say: "Alumni come to our sororities and help us with our future careers. We have so many opportunities to meet alumni!"
• Western New England University (Springfield, MA): Alumni consist of 48,000+ global innovators
  
  What students say: They have an alumni weekend, which allows alumni to visit and connect with current students."
  Yes, connect me!

Benefitting From Funding and Other Resources

• Elmira College (Elmira, NY): 30 dedicated graduates in the Alumni Association Board of Directors coordinating larger alumni community
  
  What students say: "The college alumni offer scholarships, "adopt" classes, and hold social functions all over the country."
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA): Nearly 149,000 talented MIT alumni
  
  What students say: "The school has sessions where students get to interact with alumni on various levels, and alumni provide advice and answer pressing questions about how to navigate work, social, and personal responsibilities."
• Pace University (New York, NY): Support from 161,000+ alumni worldwide
  
  What students say: "Current Pace students can chat with alumni through a website called SetterSync. It’s very easy and most alumni get back to you within a day or two."
  Yes, connect me!
• Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA): 77,000+ alumni making up the Hokie family
  
  What students say: "Many give funding to research and allow present Hokies to build their future in research."
• William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA): A network of 116,000+ alumni spread throughout the world
  
  What students say: "They are constantly making donations for current students!"

Inspiring Success in Postgraduate Life

• Estrella Mountain Community College (Avondale, AZ): Alumni network consisting of graduates from 10 Maricopa Community Colleges
  
  What students say: "My campus loves to welcome students of all ages. They are non-discriminatory and love to help anyone they can. When I took a break from college, I was still able to be a part of my old society. I was a collegiate alumnus of the ACE program and taught new incoming students how to deal with the challenges they can overcome."
• Harvard University (Cambridge, MA): 400,000+ members of the Harvard Alumni Association
  
  What students say: "Harvard stands as a prolific producer of influential graduates, spanning diverse fields including business, politics, law, science, and the arts. Notable alumni such as Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg, and Natalie Portman exemplify the institution's legacy of excellence and leadership."
  
  "[They have] valuable connections for students and offer access worldwide for different professions and industries."
• High Point University (High Point, NC): A family of 33,000+ active alumni members
  
  What students say: "HPU alumni are a huge resource for every HPU student. One example: HPU has the most students performing multiple duties at The Master's Golf Tournament every single year."
  Yes, connect me!
• University of Florida (Gainesville, FL): 480,000+ Gator alumni residing in every state and 150+ countries
  
  What students say: "[UF has] experienced graduates at high level companies!"
• Veritas Baptist College (Lawrenceburg, IN): Thousands of Christian alumni around the country
  
  What students say: "The alumni serve as an example for what we can accomplish as well. Students are able to contact the alumni with any questions they may have regarding their degree."