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73 Insanely Cute College Halloween Costumes You Need to Try

Maci Meyers| Fashion+ Lifestyle

College Halloween costumes

College Halloween costumes are so important when that time of year comes around. You don’t just need one costume, but two or three! It’s always so much fun, especially the first year in college. You have the first taste of freedom and independence. You get to dress in a funky or sexy outfit and go out to meet new people.

College Halloween parties are known for taking things to the next level. Make sure you have a costume that can live up to the hype by scouring our list of best college Halloween costumes that you need to see. If you like these costumes, you should definitely check out more of our hot Halloween costume ideas!

We also know that in college, you’re pretty tight on cash. Most of these costumes can be created with items from your closet or purchased on Amazon for cheap.

73 College Halloween Costumes:

1. Clueless

college Halloween costumes
@taliawunyoung via Instagram

How could you not love this dynamic duo? Dress as Cher and Dionne are iconic best friend couple that you could easily emulate in a costume.

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2. Schoolgirl Britney Spears

college Halloween costumes
@naranjo via Instagram

Schoolgirl Britney Spears from her hit music video is such a classic costume. It’s also effortless to pull off. Most of these pieces you can find straight out of your closet!

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3 & 4. Barbie and Gypsy

college Halloween costumes
@sydneyyy.jones via Instagram

Every girl growing up wants to be as beautiful as Barbie! Now you can be by dressing as her for Halloween! If you’re interested in adding a little glam to your outfit, then maybe a gypsy costume is the right one for you.

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5. The Purge

college Halloween costumes
@tval__ via Instagram

If you need a quick DIY costume or want to create your own costume, this look for the Purge is for you! This is one of my favorite college Halloween costumes because it looks absolutely kickass and with little effort!

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6. Cowgirl

college Halloween costumes
@aubree.williams via Instagram

This is such a classic look, and it always works very well. If you’re going to school in the South, you’ll definitely have all the supplies needed to recreate this costume!

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7. Violet Beauregarde

college Halloween costumes
@lauren_wolf__ via Instagram

This costume is absolutely adorable, and I am 100% obsessed. Being Violet Beauregarde is such a cute and funny costume to wear out, and if you don’t have a fat suit, don’t worry! You can dress up as Violet before she balloons into a blueberry! Make sure to keep a pack of gum on hand.

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8. Fortune Teller

college Halloween costumes
@teresefaith via Instagram

Another one of our adorable college Halloween costumes is a fortune teller. Don’t forget to bring your crystal ball when you go out for the night! You can have so much fun creating this costume and adding a stunning makeup look!

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9. Guy Fieri

college Halloween costumes
@macionthemove

Maybe you’re the type of girl who wants to add some flavor and spice to the Halloween party. Dressing as Guy Fieri is sure to turn some heads and gain some laughs. I guarantee you will be making new friends in no time when people come up to compliment you on your outfit.

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10. Harley Quinn

college Halloween costumes
@lysh.a via Instagram

Harley Quinn is just known for being a badass. You can dress just like her for Halloween super easily! This costume is so cute and looks comfy, which is definitely important when planning on staying out late.

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11. Pirates

college Halloween costumes
@rebecca.page via Instagram

Yo ho, yo ho! A pirate’s life, am I right? This costume is another cute and effortless costume to pull off for your Halloween party. I love the jingle skirt touch to this outfit. Pair everything with some black Doc Martens, and you’re good to go!

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12. Austin Powers Characters

college Halloween costumes
@lynn_anna__ via Instagram

Austin Powers theme is adorable to do with a large group of friends! Who doesn’t love getting dressed up totally 70s? Pictured above, we have Fembot, Vanessa Kensington, and Foxxy Cleopatra.

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13. Tinkerbell

college Halloween costumes
@morganblairwright_ via Instagram

How freaking cute is this costume!? The pastel satin is so flattering, and light colors can make you appear super tan, too. Everyone loves how small and sassy Tinkerbell is. This Halloween costume is also super easy to recreate.

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14 & 15. Biker Babe and Boxer

college Halloween costumes
@lilystuddard via Instagram

These are two more costumes you can easily recreate with items from your own closet. Throw on a leather jacket with leather shorts or black spandex to become an instant biker babe. For the boxer costume, all you need is spandex and a sports bra along with a robe. Add some fake black eyes for a completed look!

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16. Tennis Player

college Halloween costumes
@ashleyavella via Instagram

Suppose you’re already a tennis player, then great! What an easy costume to recreate! If not, maybe you know someone who does play tennis, and you can borrow their racket!

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17. Cupid

college Halloween costumes
@nataliayvet via Instagram

Is it Valentine’s Day or Halloween? Seriously, this costume is so adorable. If you’re a lover of all things pink, then you definitely need to dress as Cupid this year.

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18. Cheerleader

college Halloween costumes
@karinecheese via Instagram

Do you have an old cheerleading outfit from high school? Then it’s perfect for a free and easy costume this Halloween! This is definitely one of the best college Halloween costumes to go for if you’re on a tight budget. Let’s be honest. Most college students don’t have a lot of money to toss around!

19. Playboy Bunny

college Halloween costumes
@haleyjewelc via Instagram

You can never go wrong with a playboy bunny costume. It’s such a cute and sexy costume to wear out to a college party. I may or may not have been a playboy bunny my freshman year of college ;).

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20. Cheetah Girls

college Halloween costumes
@kelseytolchin via Instagram

Dressing as cheetah girls is a great group costume you can do with your besties or roommates. It’s another costume on this list that is super easy to put together and relatively inexpensive!

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21. Devil

college Halloween costumes
@kayleehasenbank via Instagram

Don’t be a devil in disguise… be a devil! Wherever there’s a devil, there must be an angel nearby! This costume is so cute to wear out.

22. Skiiers

skiier costumes
@rachaelhaleyyy via Instagram

Everyone’s got winter clothes in their closet! This is especially true if you go to school in a cooler climate. The good thing is, when the end of October rolls around, you will be the only girl at the party who is nice and toasty!

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23. Wanda

wanda costume
@ambxlx via Instagram

This is one of the most creative costumes I came across! How simple is this, and it could easily be turned into a couples costume or a best friend duo by adding Cosmo or Timmy! It’s such a simple costume to create, and everyone will know who you are.

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24. Risky Business

risky business costume
@daph.des via Instagram

Here is another of the easiest college Halloween costumes! Throw on an old button-down and boxer shorts, and you are suddenly Joel Goodsen! This is one of the comfier costumes, so that you will be soooo thankful you wore this one instead of tight leather.

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25. Gumball Machine

college Halloween costumes
@julia.knezovich via Instagram

This costume is so cute and adds a pop of color to the party! It’s a really simple costume to DIY, and you can have fun doing it!

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26. Talladega Nights

taladega nights costume
@macionthemove

Ladies and gentlemen, rev your engines! It’s time to race! Talladega Nights is one of the best movies out. You can easily recreate this costume with inexpensive items from Amazon or Forever21.

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27 & 28. Alien and Mermaid

alien and mermaid costume
@keelyelmore via Instagram

Add metallic to anything, and it already looks stunning. An Alien or a mermaid are two adorable costumes to wear for Halloween this year!

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29 & 30. Cop and Nurse

cop and nurse costume
@macionthemove

There’s no better dynamic duo than these two life-saving characters! A hot cop and a nurse can restart your heart while stopping it at the same time!

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31. and 32. Incredibles and Regina George

college Halloween costumes
@emmaroling_._ via Instagram

These two costumes have very different vibes, but we love them both. The Regina George costume is just too easy and iconic to pass up. Everyone loves Mean Girls!

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33. Little Red Riding Hood

college Halloween costumes
@ashleybinter via Instagram

Who isn’t fond of the story of Little Red Riding Hood and the three bears? You can dress as Little Red, but with a sexy spin on it! If you’re a fan of horror, make little red a freaky vampire!

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34. Carrie

college Halloween costumes
@juliaa.jean via Instagram

I have to say; this is one of the best costumes I came across when searching photos. This costume is incredible and makes our list of college Halloween costumes! Carrie is the perfect combo between cute and spooky.

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35. Angel

angel and devil costume
@laura.harper via Instagram

Where there’s a devil, there’s also an angel. This dynamic duo is a great option to wear out with your best friend. Remember where there’s good, there’s evil ;).

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36. Hippies

hippie college halloween costumes
@kamryn.law via Instagram

Let’s get groovy, baby! This is such a fun and easy costume to recreate. You can definitely put this costume together on a budget by hitting up the local thrift store.

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37. Oops I Did It Again Britney

Britney Spears costume
@ashnadia via Instagram

Britney is such an icon from the early 200s, and with that, she has amazing costumes to copy. One of the best is the outfit from the Oops I Did it Again costume. If you want an adorable group outfit idea, try having everyone dress up as a different Britney!

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38. Bumble Bee

bumble bee costume
@thepizzahippie via Instagram

Thinking of being something a little sweet like honey? This bumblebee costume is so cute and super simple to recreate.

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39. Cavewomen

college halloween costumes
@itssjennyy via Instagram

These matching sets are to die for. I think I would totally wear one out and about and not just use it for Halloween! You have to try recreating this costume with your bestie!

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40. Moon

moon child costume
@amanda_puleo via Instagram

My moon sign is Capricorn. What about yours? If you’re going as a moon or moon child, then break out the metallics!

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41. Veruca Salt

veruca salt costume
@danibrandtj via Instagram

There are so many good costumes that come out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This is another amazing group costume idea you can try with your friends.

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42. Mummy

mummy halloween costume
@alinec.correa via Instagram

Wanna get into the real Halloween spirit and dress as something spooky? Go as a mummy for Halloween! This is a great costume to DIY if you’re crafty!

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43. Skeleton

college halloween costumes
@nicole.tortorici

Get spooky this year by dressing as a skeleton. You can easily find a super comfy skeleton onesie that you won’t regret wearing out on a cold night! Put your makeup skills to the test when you try to recreate all the bones in the face!

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44. Lilo

college halloween costumes
@ali_upton_ via Instagram

Everyone I know loves the movie Lilo and Stitch. Lilo’s hula outfit in the movie is so adorable, and you can recreate this costume too!

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45. Jack Skellington

jack skellington costume
@flowersinfire via Instagram

The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my all-time favorite films! Dress as Jack Skellington this year for Halloween for a spooky costume look. This is a great couple costume idea if you have someone to dress as Sally!

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46. Football Player

college halloween costumes
@chantal_lareina via Instagram

If you have a boyfriend or even a brother who plays football, consider borrowing their jersey to make a Halloween costume. It’s a cheap and easy way to create a cute last-minute costume!

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47. Kim Possible

college Halloween costumes
@what.sarah.shares via Instagram

What girl didn’t love Kim Possible growing up? I sure did! Kim is an icon of a powerful female figure who influenced many young girls! Go as Kim Possible! Turn it into a duo by adding Ron!

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48. Bob’s Burgers

college Halloween costumes
@kkolbrich via Instagram

Dressing as Bob’s burgers characters is the best Halloween costume idea for groups of couples. Everyone loves Bob’s burgers and knows who they are!

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49. Bob Ross

college Halloween costumes
@natcoop via Instagram

Bob Ross is an artistic icon! He’s so easy to notice, too. No one will have to guess who you are if you dress as Bob Ross this Halloween!

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50. Space Cowgirl

college Halloween costumes
@giana.miller via Instagram

Have an alien costume and a cowgirl costume? Combine the two and become a space cowgirl! These two costumes make one spectacular fit you can wear out on Halloween night.

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51. Wednesday Adams

college Halloween costumes
@talyor_toro via Instagram

Wednesday Adams is another Halloween icon you can dress as for Halloween. She’s definitely got a spooky vibe to her if you want to be more on the gothic side for your costume.

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52 & 53. Fiona and Lord Farquaad

college Halloween costumes
@story_monster via Instagram

Okay, the perfect group costume is going to have to be inspired by Shrek. Who doesn’t love the movie Shrek? It’s a hilarious way to get a group of friends together. Everyone will appreciate your look!

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54. Baseball Player

college Halloween costumes
@free.fp via Instagram

Another super easy and cute costume to recreate is a baseball player! You probably know someone who played baseball, or maybe softball! Borrowing an outfit is definitely much better than buying one!

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55. White Claw

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@nicoledcesa via Instagram

Ain’t now laws when there are White Claws! I mean, who doesn’t love a good White Claw when they’re just so tasty. This costume is seriously so adorable, and it’s one of my favorites.

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56. Bratz Doll

college Halloween costumes
@brooketang via Instagram

So did anyone else completely forget about Bratz dolls until they all of a sudden became a thing again? Me too! I absolutely love this costume idea. Let’s ringback the early 2000s nostalgia.

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57. Sally Nightmare Before Christmas

college Halloween costumes
@princesssydneynicole via Instagram

This costume is absolutely adorable. Nightmare Before Christmas is definitely one of the best Halloween movies ever made. We can all agree TimBurton is a genius. This is one of the college Halloween costumes you don’t want to be sleeping on!

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58. Hot Nun

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@indiaellingham via Instagram

This is one of the hottest college Halloween costumes to choose from! It’s definitely something sexy, but also something a bit funny! Who knew nuns looked this good?

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59. Ariana Grande

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@heatheroninsta via Instagram

Okay, how absolutely stunning is this costume? If you’re feeling like a dangerous woman, then you should definitely dress like Ariana Grande for this Holloween

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60. Unicorn

college Halloween costumes
@ecleveland27 via Instagram

A unicorn costume can be cute OR sexy, depending on what type of vibe you want to bring out this Halloween. This is one of my favorite college Halloween costumes. I may or may not have dressed as a unicorn my freshman year!

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61. Inmate

college Halloween costumes
@kourt.reilly via Instagram

Here is another creative costume and one that’s relatively easy to recreate! A little makeup can go a very long way. Throw on an old orange t-shirt, and you’re a true inmate.

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62. Sandy From Grease

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@badgirlweirdgirl via Instagram

Here comes 50s icon Sandy Olsson! She is a stunner, that’s for sure. This is another of the college Halloween costumes that is simple to do. Wear all black, curl your hair, and add a red lip!

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63. Catwoman

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@sydie_thompson via Instagram

Here comes another badass female figure. Catwoman! She’s hot, and she can do it all. Dress as Catwoman this Halloween!

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64. Victoria’s Secret Angel

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@bella_petroff via Instagram

Looking for a sexier costume? Try going as a Victoria’s Secret angel. Remember, you probably won’t get a chance to walk the runway, but Halloween night can be an exception!

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65. Lola Bunny

college Halloween costumes
@livpines and @liviebyliv via Instagram

Looking to be part of the Tune Squad? Now is your chance! This costume is absolutely adorable and one you HAVE to copy!

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66. Sun

college Halloween costumes
@zohartuergeman via Instagram

Bring a big ray of sunshine to the party when you show up dressed as the sun! How cute is this idea? It’s a perfect way to allow your makeup skills to shine through.

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67. Pennywise

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@ariengabrielle via Instagram

If you’re more of a creepy Halloween costume lover, then this costume is a great pick. Pennywise from IT is for sure a horrifying character.

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68. Firefighter

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@taylorgorman7

Take the heat up a notch this year and become a firefighting badie! Here is another of our favorite college Halloween costumes that you just have to copy.

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69. Circus Ringleader

college Halloween costumes
@fran_pescatore via Instagram

Take this costume inspired by none other than Britney Spears and be the ringleader for Halloween. You’re the one calling the shots! Or, are you the one taking the shots?

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70. Girl Scout

college Halloween costumes
@chloegahagan via Instagram

Have some old Girl Scout attire? Then it’s perfect for making a Halloween costume. This is the best way to go if you are trying to avoid spending any money!

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71. Greek Goddess

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@sophie.oconnor via Instagram

Want to feel like a real-life Aphrodite? Now is the time! This costume is so easy to recreate and it’s absolutely gorgeous!

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72. 80’s Workout Instructor

college halloween costumes
@bkashmoney via Instagram

Okay, ladies, now it’s time to work out! Get fit and funky by dressing up as an 80s workout instructor. It’s a cute and bright costume that people will absolutely love!

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73. Gogo Dancers

@elliegigis via Instagram

Turn back time and become a beautiful 60’s gogo dancer. The white boots are everything about this outfit, and it’s definitely one you MUST copy this year!

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