Movies like How I Got Into College

Legally Blonde is a comedy that tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Fans of How I Got Into College will appreciate its similar theme of overcoming educational obstacles with a comedic touch.

Risky Business stars Tom Cruise as a high school student who turns his home into a brothel to earn money for college. While it is a sex comedy with a more serious tone, its exploration of the pressures of college admission connects it to How I Got Into College.

Set in the world of college academia, Real Genius is a '80s comedy about young geniuses navigating life at a demanding university. Its lighthearted take on student life and the pursuit of education should hit the right notes for fans of How I Got Into College.

Accepted follows a group of high school seniors who, after being rejected by all colleges, decide to create their own fake university. This comedy shares How I Got Into College's examination of the pressures of college acceptance with a heavy dose of humor.

In Back to School, Rodney Dangerfield plays a wealthy businessman who enrolls in college to help his discouraged son. This comedy's look at college life through the lens of an older student offers a different perspective but shares the lighthearted spirit of How I Got Into College.

Orange County is a comedy that blends humor with the angst of college admissions. If you found the college-centric chaos of How I Got Into College entertaining, Orange County's story of a high school student's desperate attempts to get into Stanford after his guidance counselor sends the wrong transcript will also resonate.

A dark comedy about two college roommates trying to exploit a school policy to save their academic futures, Dead Man on Campus will appeal to those who enjoy college-set comedies with an irreverent twist, much like the quirky vibes of How I Got Into College.

Admission stars Tina Fey as a Princeton University admissions officer who encounters an unconventional applicant. Much like How I Got Into College, it offers a comedic yet heartfelt look at the pressures of the college admission process and might appeal to fans of the higher education comedy genre.