Best College Radio Stations

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY	Paws Web Radio, the official student-run station of Adelphi University, serves up a mix of radio hits alongside shows and music produced by current students. The radio station also has a section of the site devoted to student written music blogs. Though only available online, the station has a full schedule of programming and partners with other university media outlets to make sure students voices (and their favorite tunes) are heard. In addition to a main campus on Long Island, the school also has outposts in Manhattan, Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, contributing to a total student population of nearly 8,000 students who can tune into Paws from any device with Internet. Paws broadcasts 24/7, with a mix of music, political shows and other student-driven programs. Paws DJs can also be seen around the school spinning music for campus events. In addition to the bustling radio station, Adelphi has a number of other options for student involvement, including organizations, leadership opportunities, volunteer and community service programs, Greek life and social events and multicultural opportunities. The school was named as a Best Buy in Fiske's 2014 Guide to Colleges, while U.S. News & World Report named the school a Top 15 Overperformer in undergraduate academic reputation.
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY	KASU broadcasts 24/7 to Athens State University students via 87.7 FM and an online platform, although listeners wanting to tune in without commercials do have to pay to become VIP members. The station also has an app that shares info on current selections, artist information and offers the ability to purchase songs through Radionomy. Genres covered are truly diverse, ranging from alternative and folk to hip-hop and oldies. Known as the BEAR, the station has been in operation since 2014 and is sponsored by ASU's College of Business. It is student-driven with a mix of popular music and talk radio programs produced by students. There is an emphasis on sharing the College of Business's news and updates. ASU is a public two-year senior college serving 3,500 students who have completed their first two years at a different institution. The most popular degrees at ASU include business administration and management, elementary education and teaching, accounting, liberal studies and English language and literature. 68.2% of all students receive need-based funding, averaging $3,770 in grants or scholarships annually.
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC	Cal Poly's radio station, known as KCPR, has been around since 1968, when it was started as a student project. Today the FM radio station serves CPSU's more than 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students with 24-hour programming. The station can be found at 91.3 FM and is known as Cal Poly Radio around campus. Weird Al Yankovic started his music career at the station, volunteering as a DJ while a student at the university. The station also has several well-known programs, including Club 91, The Red Spot, and ANTI!. Fans of the station can take advantage of a wide range of KCPR merchandise. CPSU is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #10 Best Regional University in the West. There are over 70 undergraduate and 30 postgraduate degrees at CPSU, with top studies including engineering, business and management, agriculture, architecture and social sciences. Money magazine ranked Cal Poly 70th out of over 1,500 schools in the country in its 2014 Best Colleges listing.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LONG BEACH	KBeach Radio serves nearly 450,000 students enrolled at 23 California State University campuses across the state. The station, found at 88.1 FM, is student-run and currently broadcasting via internet and hybrid digital radio. In addition to playing the latest hits, the station also has a number of talk programs featuring intellectually stimulating or opinion-based views, often in conjunction with notable professors, the school's award winning debate team or the Department of Journalism. 12 talk programs include highlights like Fergalicious, Food-ology Radio and Hi-Definition News. The music shows are just as versatile and include Beatles at the Beach, Musical Massage and Rebirth of Rock. Though the station broadcasts out of the Long Beach campus, students from all of CSU's campuses are able to listen to an online station. The radio station is very active on social media, with a presence on Facebook and a podcast. KBeach comprises one third of Associated Students, Inc. student media, with other members including The Union Weekly Newspaper and College Beat Productions.
DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY	Our Campus. Our Music. That's the motto of KDSU radio, an online station serving the 3,000+ undergraduate and postgraduate student population at Dakota State University. You never know what you'll hear on KDSU, which features a broad range of rock, electronic dance, country, metal and alternative music. It is entirely student-run, and those involved have free-reign to make the airwaves their own. Students can listen 24/7, either in the university's Student Union or online. The station is also active on social media, with a stream of Twitter updates on upcoming programming and events around the school. U.S. News & World Report tied DSU for the 80th Best Regional University in the Midwest. The most popular degrees among undergraduates include computer and information sciences; business and marketing; education; parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies; and health professions. In addition to KDSU, students have many activities and clubs to participate in: nearly 45 organizations, including Greek Life, are currently active on campus.
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY	Radio DePaul is DePaul University's award-winning radio station. In recent years, the station has been voted the Best College Station in the Nation and the Best Streaming College Radio Station. The station is overseen by the College of Communications and provides students majoring in communications-related studies with the opportunity to build hands-on, real world experience outside of classroom lectures. The music is eclectic, rotating between alternative and classic, folk and pop. In total, the station has won 12 awards since 2006 and has a full rotation of music and talk shows. At the most recent Illinois Broadcaster Awards, Radio DePaul took home two IBA Silver Dome Awards for Best Community Affairs programming and Best Website. In addition to its main music and talk show programming, Radio DePaul also operates a live stream for covering the university's sporting events. The radio station maintains an active profile on Facebook, providing streaming information, university updates and staff profiles.
FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE	WFTU can be found at 1570 AM or via an online listening platform, serving up a mix of top musical hits, news updates and a variety of student-run talk shows. The radio's news department maintains a staff of student reporters who cover both local and national news alongside campus happenings. Musical styles include anything from classical to hip-hop, theatrical presentations and special event music. The station also does a live listening segment for all of the college's concerts. Aside from providing a fascinating stream of music and programming, WFTU also offers hands-on training for students hoping to make a career out of broadcasting or communications. In addition to a flourishing radio station, students can participate in a variety of clubs and organizations, ranging from Anime to Acapella and Student Government Association to The Record, the college's student newspaper. Five Towns College is home to approximately 800 students, including master's and PhD students. Degree programs available include jazz and commercial music; video; mass communication; childhood education; music education; theatre arts; and business management.
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY	Florida International University is proud to call WRGP - The Roar its student-driven radio station, which broadcasts to the school's nearly 55,000 students and 8,000 plus members of staff. The station has three signals broadcasting throughout the greater Miami area, including 88.1, 95.3 and 96.9 FM. It is located in the Graham Center at the university's University Park Campus in Miami. First established in 1988, today the station is dedicated to raising the profiles of independent artists from all musical backgrounds. Every night, the station sets aside the evening hours to an individual style of music, and DJs are able to pick their own songs. The station also carries a variety of news and sports-related programming. In addition to WRGP, student media plays a large role in FUI student life. Other undertakings include the student-run newspaper, The Beacon and FIUSM, a student-led news and media outlet. FIU has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best National Colleges, Tier 2. Aside from student media, Greek Life is a huge part of student activities, with over 30 active member organizations on campus. There are an additional 300 student clubs, organizations and societies, all of which are overseen by the Student Government Association.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY	Known as 'The Voice of Florida State,' WVFS is a student-led station affiliated with FSU's Student Government Association and the College of Communication and Information. The station broadcasts 24/7, 365 days a year from both 89.7 FM and through Internet audio streaming. The aim of the station is to provide an eclectic blend of new and classic music, news, sports and entertainment relevant to the student body and the Tallahassee community. The station is also very involved in training students in radio broadcasting and communication. In addition to popular hits, the station seeks to highlight genres that don't receive as much attention on the airwaves, such as experimental, reggae, blues, metal, club and local music. Aside from music, the station also keeps students abreast of campus and community happenings andprovides information about student activities alongside programming on news, sports, literature, social commentary and comedy. Students can rent out the station's digital recording studio packed with professional equipment and student experts who can assist in the recording process. Studio time is charged on an hourly rate. The station is always looking for student-driven content; one of the unique features of WVFS is its Public Service Announcement service allowing FSU and outside providers to put out a PSA free of charge if they are a non-profit organization, community or student organization, or an individual who wants to publicize an upcoming event.
FOOTHILL-DE ANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT	KFJC 89.7 FM serves the Foothill-De Anza Community College District with a mix of fresh and appealing music and information, with a focus on playings songs that may not be widely available elsewhere. While 35% of tracks played have been added to the airwaves in the last eight weeks, this isn't your standard Top 40 station. The station functions as a hands-on teaching tool of the Fine Arts and Communications Department. Students must register for a broadcasting class; those looking to start a weekly music show must complete eight hours of station work per week and attend weekly meetings. In addition to FM and online listening, the station also has an active music review section on their website. TheKFJC 3.0 app can now be found in the iTunes app store to allow for easy listening, broadcast archives and a live webcam video from the studio. The station archives all of its broadcasts for the previous two-week cycle, making it easy for listeners to look up songs they've heard. KFJC is completely listener supported and relies on donations to continue. Fans of the station can suit up in a range of gear or purchase music from their online store.
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