Looking for the best gifts for college students that will be received with delight? Well look no further! We’ve put together the ultimate list of gifts for college students that is sure to give you an idea or two for that special collegiate in your life.
In a hurry? Our overall top pick is the Herschel Heritage Backpack for being both stylish and functional. This popular backpack has a minimalist design and comes in a variety of color schemes and combos.
A cool minimalist designed backpack that's just large enough to carry what you need for class!
Anyways, have a look at this list of 70 college student gifts and good luck choosing just one!
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Herschel Heritage Backpack
Herschel makes it to the top of our list of gifts for college students with its strong name among backpacks and totes and is quite popular among college students because of its classic design that remains timeless as well as intact over the years. This backpack contains a laptop sleeve (completely necessary for any modern college student) as well as padded shoulder straps for when your student needs to really hit the books.
A cool minimalist designed backpack that's just large enough to carry what you need for class!
Bose 700 Headphones
These wireless noise canceling headphones by Bose make the top of our list of gifts for college students because they are a godsend to students trying to study in any atmosphere. When I was in college, places like the library or lobby were hardly the most quiet places to focus on class material. These headphones can play great-quality music for up to 20 hours and will pair with up to 2 devices. This is a great gift for any college student who’s into music or who is easily distracted by noise or environment.
These wireless noise cancelling headphones connect to Bluetooth and features built-in microphone for clear calls.
Keurig Coffee Maker
College students live and breathe convenience, and the Keurig coffee maker is no exception to this rule. This slim coffee maker weighs only 7 pounds and will fit in both dorm rooms as well as campus apartments. Students will be excited to customize their coffee and can now brew up to 30 ounces at once.
Simple single-cup coffee maker is ideal for anyone who is on-the-go!
Hate getting a gift when the batteries aren’t included? Consider adding the actual Kcups to this gift so that your gift isn’t an inconvenience.
This value box includes 60 Single-Serve Coffee K-Cup Pods samplers including Gloria Jeans and Krispy Kreme coffee selections!
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Amazon Egift Card
Hey, a gift card may not seem like the most personal gift for a college student, but it’s probably the most practical (especially if you rocked the ACT or SAT!). Everyone has an Amazon account and everyone hates going to the store. You can choose the amount and deliver these Egift cards via email or text message. The recipient will be impressed with how digitally savvy your gift is.
Cozy Loungewear – Crew Neck Sweater
This R&R crew neck sweatshirt from Allbirds has everything we want in our loungewear. It’s made from natural ingredients including organic cotton and hemp, but still looks stylish and feels soft to the touch. This sweatshirt is slim-fitting, so it looks a bit more fitted than a big baggy sweatshirt, meaning you can wear this out of the house and looking great while doing so!
The R&R crew neck sweatshirt comes in a variety of classic and limited time colors and can also be paired with the R&R sweatpants for a complete, matching set of sweats.
- Carbon footprint of 17.1 kg CO2e
- Slim fitting
- Neutral color choices
- Soft to the touch
A stylish, all natural crew neck sweatshirt that looks great at home or out and about! Pairs perfectly with the Allbirds R&R sweatpants.
Cozy Loungewear – Matching Sweatpants
Allbirds has been expanding beyond sneakers and into the cozy loungewear category… and we’re not complaining! They have put together some phenomenal R&R sweatshirt/sweatpants that have an amazing slim fit that you can look good lounging in. These make great gifts for college students, as they can be worn in the dorms, to class, or pretty much anywhere in-between.
If you’re really looking to wow the college student with your gift, then you can consider buying the entire R&R sweats set (sweatshirt + sweatpants).
- Slim fit bottoms
- Carbon neutral
- Organic cotton from Peru
- Carbon footprint printed under left pocket
These cozy slim fit sweatpants are a perfect addition to the Allbirds R&R crew neck sweatshirt or hoodie and can be purchased to match!
Lightweight Laundry Basket
This folding laundry basket is lightweight and its fun designs make laundry seem like less of a chore. This bag is cotton and waterproof and will stay upright even when it’s empty. This makes a great, practical gift for college students!
This is a perfect hamper and foldable laundry basket that will be used often by the college student!
Comfy, Casual Sneakers
The hardest part about recommending an Allbirds shoe is choosing just one style and color. Allbirds is blowing up the shoe industry with their naturally-sourced sneakers made from ingredients like eucalyptus tree, castor bean, and Merino wool. Our top recommendation for a casual college sneaker is the Wool Runners by Allbirds.
These shoes come in a variety of colors (both neutral as well as bold and bright color schemes) but they all possess the same simplicity in chic design. While you’re at it, order a pair for yourself, too! Each shoe is carbon neutral, so you can feel good about getting a few pairs.
These cozy and machine washable sneakers are just as good for the environment as they are comfy!
Cozy Socks
Another great gift for college students are these Trino Tubers, another eco-friendly item from Allbirds. Go ahead and toss a pair of these socks in to go with your Allbirds Wool Runners, and you have an amazing gift set! These socks are super cozy and made from Merino wool and eucalyptus tree fiber.
Super cozy socks for rainy days and long study sessions by the fireplace!
Gift Card To Their Favorite Restaurant
Broke college students deserve to eat something besides ramen every once and awhile. The college student will definitely appreciate a gift card to their favorite restaurant and also feel special that you remembered the places they like to eat at.
Give them a break from ramen tonight - Choose email delivery for a gift card to their favorite restaurant.
Apple Watch
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The Apple watch is a perfect gift for college students who want to stay connected without having to pull out their cell phone just to do so. This Series 6 watch is a step up from its predecessors with a 30% larger screen and 50% louder speakers. This watch can keep track of your health with its electrical and optical heart sensors, it can make calls with its built-in speaker and microphone, can be used for purchases using Apple Pay, as well as keep track of any appointments or notifications. The Apple watch makes it near the top of our list of gifts for college students because it’s a great gift for personal development and overall connectedness.
This new Apple smartwatch features an aluminum case and comes in various colored sport bands.
Insulated Water Bottle
This functional water bottle keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours. Coming in at 18, 21, and 24 ounces, it’s super lightweight and easy to transport. These bottles are made with stainless steel and are BPA free, so you can rest assured it can be used safely for many years!
Stainless Steel, Reusable, Vacuum Insulated with Standard Mouth Flex Lid
Apple Charging Case
We love charging protective battery packs case because they’re sleek and comes in a variety of color options to fit the college student in your life. This charging case eliminates the need for annoying cables as well as provides high impact protection so that the user can rest assured their phone is safe even on their clumsiest days.