50 Creative Halloween Costumes For College Girls

Are you a college girl looking for an iconic Halloween costume idea? We’ve got you covered! In this post, we’ve gathered 50 of the cutest Halloween costumes for college girls that are easy to recreate.

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Halloween is coming up quick, which means it’s time to start planning your costumes!

I know when I was in college, “halloweekend” was a HUGE deal. There were parties every single night and everyone dressed up in a different costume for each party. That adds up to quite a few costume changes!

If you’re running low on ideas for college halloween costumes, we have you covered! We’ve put together this list of 50 AMAZING halloween costumes for college girls.

Whether you want a super hot halloween costume, something easy to throw on, or even a funny costume to wear with your friends, there’s something for you on this list.

Easy College Halloween Costumes

Are you looking for a costume that will look super cute with minimum effort? Here are some of our favorite easy college halloween costumes that you can just throw on before a party.

[P.S. if you like these costumes, you’ll LOVE our post with 32 easy college halloween costumes. There are some seriously cute ideas on there as well!]

1. Cat

The cat costume is a classic halloween costume for college girls that is so easy to throw together.

Just dress in all black or throw on some cheetah print and add some cat ears!

2. Zombie

One of my all-time favorite halloween costumes for college girls is the hot zombie. I love this costume idea because it’s so easy to put together!

Just throw on your favorite outfit and add some fake blood.

3. Fruit Salad

This is a super easy last minute costume idea for friend groups.

Just take an oversized T-shirt and paint some fruit designs on it. Add a green bow in your hair to add to the fruity vibe!

Recreate this cute college Halloween costume idea:

4. Toon Squad

Toon squad is a really popular halloween costume for groups of college girls. This is an even better costume idea now that the new Space Jam movie is out.

You can get pretty much everything you need for this toon squad costume on Amazon.

Recreate this college halloween costume:

5. Animal Onesies

This is probably one of the easiest halloween costumes for college girls. Plus you’ll be so warm and cozy the whole night!

Just get an animal onesie from Amazon and you’re ready to go.

Here are some really cute options:

6. Galaxy Girl

The space theme is such a popular theme for college girl halloween costumes right now.

You can create this look super easily with a metallic bodysuit and a colorful skirt.

7. Barbie

This Barbie costume is so cute it could pass for a regular outfit! Just throw on a pink skirt, barbie shirt, and some pink heart glasses.

Want to get more creative with it? We have a full post with different Barbie costume ideas (including ones from the movie!)

8. Cheerleader

If you were a cheerleader in high school this one is extra easy for you because you already have the outfit.

If not, you can get cheerleader skirts for pretty cheap on Amazon. A fun hack is to buy one in your school colors and you can wear it again for game day!

9. Hunter

If you have some camo print clothes, you can throw together a super easy hunter halloween costume.

This one would be so cute if you had a friend dress up as a deer!

10. Deer

Super easy! Just wear neutral colors and throw on some deer antlers and face paint.

Have a friend dress up as a hunter for an adorable group costume idea!

11. Devil

Black pants, a red top, and some devil horns are all you need to create a DIY devil halloween costume. Such a cute costume idea for college girls!

12. Hippie

This was one of the most popular college halloween costumes on my blog last year! And it’s so unbelievably easy to put together.

Just wear an oversized tie-dye t-shirt and a flower crown. Add in some round sunglasses and you’re good to go.

Recreate this cute costume idea:

13. Minnie Mouse

This costume idea is super easy and cute. Just wear a red skirt or shorts, a black top, and some Minnie mouse ears.

Recreate this costume:

14. Sandy from Grease

This is super easy costume idea that I’ve used when I’ve been on a time crunch.

To recreate this outfit, just get some faux leather leggings, a black shirt, and red heels. Don’t forget the red lipstick too!

15. School Girl

If you went to a private school you probably already have a uniform skirt lying around somewhere.

Add some fake blood if you want to turn this into a zombie school girl costume.

16. Girl Scout

If you were a girl scout as a kid, this one is so easy to pull together! Just throw a green sash over pretty much any outfit.

You can easily find green berets on Amazon if you want to go all out with the look.

Recreate this cute college girl costume:

17. Space Cowgirl Costume

The space cowgirl costume is super trendy this year and for a good reason. It’s super cute, easy to recreate, and there are so many ways to make it your own.

Just wear something shiny, throw on a cowboy hat, and you’re ready to go!

18. Ski Bunny

I’m seeing so many ski girl costumes in sororities and college parties lately.

This one is so easy to recreate if you already have ski goggles. Just throw on an athletic outfit and a retro looking jacket.

19. Racer Girl

These racetrack girls halloween costumes are cute enough to wear as a regular outfit! Just throw on a checkered top and some black shorts.

Hot College Halloween Costume Ideas

Want to look super hot at your Halloween parties this year? Here are some of the hottest college halloween costumes that girls are wearing this year.

Need more inspiration? We also have a full post with the hottest college halloween costume ideas.

20. Hot Nurse

The hot nurse costume may not be the most original but it’s a classic for a reason!

You’re definitely going to turn some heads in this costume.

21. Hot Police Officer

The hot cop costume is another classic! You’ll have everyone wishing they were under arrest when they see your costume.

22. Hot Boxers

This costume will definitely be a total knock-out (pun intended).

You can pretty much just wear any sports bra and short shorts under a silky robe. Pink boxing gloves are optional but they do look super cute!!

23. Angel

A white lacy bodysuit, halo, and a pair of angel wings come together to create a super hot angel costume.

Have one of your friends dress up as a sexy devil to be a totally instagram-worthy duo.

Here’s what you’ll need:

24. Naughty Devil

There are so many great sexy devil costumes available online but it’s super easy to DIY too!

Just wear an all red outfit and a devil horn headband.

Here are some cute options:

25. Mermaid

I absolutely love the idea of pairing a cute metallic outfit with some starfish clips for a sexy mermaid look.

Here’s are some good options from Amazon:

26. Butterfly

How cute is this butterfly costume from Amazon? It shows a little skin without being overly revealing, so it’s perfect for a college party!

Plus, it’s cute enough to be reused for a music festival or rave!

27. Mummy

This mummy costume is one of the best sexy halloween costumes for college girls.

All you need are some rolls of gauze and some creativity. You can make it as revealing (or modest) as you want!

28. Playboy Bunny

The playboy bunny is a classic sexy halloween costume idea.

It’s also really easy to put together with a black bodysuit, fishnet tights, and some black bunny ears.

Here’s what you’ll need:

29. Lifeguard

Channel your inner Baywatch babe with a hot lifeguard costume.

All you really need is a red swimsuit and a lifeguard fanny pack for this halloween costume.

30. Cavegirl

Channel your inner Flinstones character for this cute college halloween costume. I love how simple it is but so cute and creative.

Here’s what you’ll need to recreate it:

Group Costume Ideas for College Girls

Dressing up with your friends for Halloween is SO fun – especially in college! Here are some of the cutest ideas for group Halloween costumes.

31. Flapper Girls

Flapper girls are a great group costume idea because there are so many different colors and styles out there.

Everyone can find something that fits their taste while still sticking with the costume theme!

Here are some cute flapper girl dresses from Amazon:

32. Euphoria

Euphoria is huge right now and the outfits are so cute.

One cute bestie idea is to dress up as Cassie and Maddy from Euphoria.

33. Wizard of Oz

The characters of Wizard of Oz makes such a fun group costume idea! All of the outfits are so easy to recreate with clothes you already have.

Here are some cute options from Amazon:

34. The Holes Cast

Holes is one of those cult favorite movies that everyone loves. Get all your girls to dress up as the cast of holes and you’ll definitely turn a lot of heads.

All you really need is an orange jumpsuit and a white tank top.

35. Power Puff Girls

Sugar, spice and everything nice. Power Puff Girls is such a classic costume idea for a trio group of college girls.

Here are some cute outfit ideas for this costume:

Like this costume idea? We have a full post on How To Create The Perfect Powerpuff Girls Halloween Costume

36. Tequila Shots

The tequila shot is a college girl classic, and the Halloween costume will be too.

Have one friend dress up as a salt shaker, another as a bottle of tequila, and the third friend is the lime. The perfect trio halloween costume!

37. Mean Girls

This one is so funny and I totally want to recreate this group halloween costume with my friends!

The mean girls costume is also super easy to recreate with clothes you already have if you wear a lot of pink!

38. Daphne and Velma

Scooby Doo characters are always a super popular halloween costume for groups.

You can add in more characters depending on the group size but Daphne and Velma are adorable if there are just two of you!

Recreate this group costume:

39. Hydroflask Bottles

Totally VSCO-girl approved group costume. All you need are different colored T-shirts and some fabric paint!

40. Frat Boys

The frat boy is one of the classic halloween costumes for college girls.

Poke a little fun at your guy friends while also being super comfortable all night in an oversized shirt and a pair of white sneakers. Super cute and funny.

Funny College Halloween Costume Ideas

Let’s be honest, the super hot nurse Halloween costume just isn’t for everyone. Sexy costumes are fun but they can be freezing cold, uncomfortable, and show off way too much skin for some people.

If you’re the girl who wants to make everyone laugh at the party, these funny costume ideas are for you!

By the way, if you live somewhere where it’s cold around Halloween time (looking at my fellow Midwesterners), then you NEED to check out this list of cold weather halloween costumes.

41. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy

This is such a funny halloween costume idea that I haven’t seen done very much before.

It also doesn’t take too much to recreate these iconic aquatic superheroes.

Here’s what you’ll need:

42. White Claws

This costume idea has popped up a lot recently – but for a good reason. White Claw is insanely popular with college girls!

The White Claw can costume is also super easy to recreate with silver shorts, a printed out White Claw logo, and a white tube top.

43. Damien from Mean Girls

Damien from Mean Girls is a classic funny halloween costume that is almost too easy to recreate. Just a blue hoodie and sunglasses and you’re good to go!

44. 50 Shades of Grey

This one is super punny and so easy to recreate.

Grab some paint swatches from the hardware store and tape them to a gray dress. Add some toy handcuffs to go with the theme of the movie (if you know you know).

45. Cereal Killer

I’m a sucker for a good pun costume and “Cereal Killer” is such a good one. Bonus – you can eat the cereal if you get hungry out at the parties lol.

46. Kermit the Frog

Bring the “But That’s None of My Business” Meme to life with this genius kermit the frog halloween costume. You’ll definitely have one of the funniest costumes at the party.

47. Chipotle Burritos

The Chipotle Burrito is such a cute costume idea. Just wear a metallic dress and print out a chipotle logo.

This dress could really be used for anything that’s typically wrapped in foil! I’ve seen people dress as hershey’s kisses with the same basic silver dress idea.

48. Cards Against Humanity

Cards against humanity is an insanely popular card game with funny and inappropriate sayings on them. This is such a funny idea for a group costume and so easy to recreate.

All you need are T-shirts and sharpies or fabric paint!

49. Darla from Finding Nemo

Darla is definitely one of the funniest characters in Finding Nemo. Her outfit is also pretty easy to recreate.

You’ll have to be a little creative with her braces but you could just use a few pipe cleaners if you’re in a time crunch!

Recreate this funny college halloween costume:

50. Arthur

Arthur is a childhood favorite and also a hilarious meme. And the costume is super easy to recreate.

All you need is a yellow sweater, some round glasses, and animal ears.