Halloween in college is a whole different vibe—it’s all about creativity, fun, and just the right amount of chaos. Whether you’re hitting up a party, bar crawl, or campus event, the costume you pick is your ticket to standing out. From iconic duos and funny pop culture references to easy last-minute looks, here are 50 college Halloween costume ideas that are clever, cool, and totally unforgettable.

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Cyber Fairy

Sue (The Substance)

Maddy Perez (Euphoria)

Katherine Pierce (The Vampire Diaries)

Chanel Oberlin (Scream Queens)

Beth Harmon (The Queen’s Gambit)

Emily Cooper (Emily in Paris)

Daphne Sullivan (The White Lotus S2)

Portia (White Lotus S2)

Cassie Howard (Euphoria)

Mabel Mora (Only Murders in the Building)

Dana Scully (X-Files)

Serena & Blair (Gossip Girl, Original Series)

Regina George (Mean Girls)

Cupid Cutie

Marie Antoinette

Austin The Spy

Belle (Beauty and The Beast)

Velma (Scooby Doo)

Robot

Referee

Rave Girl

Convict

Harley Quinn

Fighter Pilot

Fairy or Elf

Paris Hilton

Pixie Stardust

Catwoman

Arabian Princess

Barbie

Flapper

Jennifer’s Body Cheerleader

Cher Horowitz (Clueless)

Safari Tourist

Rapunzel

Boxer

Rachel Green (Friends)

Red Riding Hood

Trinity (The Matrix)

Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones)

Kim Possible

Sabrina Spellman (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina)

Astronaut

Sexy Devil

Comfy Devil Halloween Costume

SWAT

Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Whether you’re going for hilarious, iconic, or effortlessly cool, there’s a costume here to match your vibe and your schedule. College Halloween only comes around a few times—so make it count, snap some pics, and most importantly, have fun with it!

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