This post will tell you the best Christmas gifts for college girls in 2024.
If you’re shopping for a college-aged girl this year but you can’t think of good Christmas gifts for college girls, I have your back!
You’re about to read the most comprehensive list of college girl gifts 2024 has to offer.
You might be a parent shopping for your daughter, a grandparent shopping for your granddaughter, a sibling, a cousin, a significant other, a Secret Santa participant, or a fellow college friend. But no matter who you are, and no matter who you’re shopping for, I can pretty much guarantee there will be something on this list that will be your recipient’s new favourite item!
Where do these ideas come from?
As a college girl myself, I can say with certainty that I would LOVE any of these gifts (hint, hint… Okay, I already own SOME of them…) but I’ve also chatted with a bunch of fellow college-aged girls I know who all share a common interest in many of these items.
Whether you’re looking for cheap gifts for college students or something more extravagant, I can assure you that this list will have something that fits your budget and your recipient’s interests!
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR COLLEGE GIRLS 2024:
College students are constantly buying books for classes, and books are way cheaper on Kindle. On top of that, if the college girl you’re buying for is a book-lover, she probably wants to buy books for her own enjoyment anyways.
With Amazon offering a six month free prime trial to students, most students have Amazon Prime nowadays, anyways. So, a Kindle is a great gift to help college girls save money on books and save space in their dorm rooms!
Silk pillowcases are so good for your skin and your hair in the long term.
And in case you didn’t know:
Between stress, lack of sleep, and often poor diet in college, skin care is super important to a lot of college girls. Silk pillowcases (and silk products in general) have gained a lot of popularity over the last couple years, so they are a perfect trendy gift for a college girl.
If you're looking to splurge on the college girl you know, a Dyson airwrap is one of the best gift ideas for young women!!
You need to be organized in college, and this laptop case is one of my favorite purchases I've made throughout college. It comes with a laptop sleeve, mousepad, charger case, and charger wrap. It's the perfect gift for any trendy college girl!
If you're looking for a functional gift, this Simple Modern water bottle comes in several different colors and is one of the most useful gifts for college students! It's so sleek and keeps your water cold for a long time.
College students are constantly spending more money than they have on coffee, so a travel mug can go a LONG way in taking some solid homemade coffee to-go on those super busy days (or the dreadful early morning classes).
You can’t go wrong by getting one of these YETI travel mugs as one of your Christmas gifts for college girls you know! They’re amazing quality and super popular.
This planner, created by the popular productivity vlogger Amy Landino, is a great option for any college girl obsessed with keeping her life organized and goal-oriented!
Anyone looking for Christmas list ideas for college girl needs to seriously consider these Nike slides.
Why?
Every college girl needs a great pair of slides for the dorm or apartment.
These Nike slides are seriously so good. I’ve had mine for five years, and I’m only just beginning to think it might be time for a new pair. They are so comfy and they last so long. I literally wear them every day in my apartment!
Everybody needs a nice, comfy, neutral bathrobe that they can throw on around the house (or dorm).
Especially for unwinding after a day of cramming for exams!
This puffer jacket is a good idea for any college student living with cold weather. Not only is it cute, it'll also be super handy for all those cold days!
If you know anything about college students, you know that music is playing 110% of the time that college friends are hanging out.
Having a bluetooth speaker is so helpful in college, and this speaker is one of the most popular and best quality speakers that tons of college students love.
These chunky blankets have become super popular in the last couple years, and they’re the perfect comfort to add to any dorm room or apartment!
Chunky knit blankets are cozy and are an adorable addition to a dorm room or apartment, so this is is one of the safest Christmas gifts for college girls.
Want a cheaper option?
Just get some chunky yarn and follow this DIY video to do it yourself (it’s super easy)!
Bluetooth headphones are definitely a college essential. AirPods Max are so useful in college and they’re super in style, so if you know your gift recipient doesn’t have a pair yet, they’ll love this gift!
Having an Apple Watch is so convenient in college so that you don’t always have to pick up your phone to check the time (and get distracted).
There’s so much you can do on an Apple Watch, without having all the options and distractions that a phone gives you. It’s a great way to stay organized and on top of your goals.
You can check your calendar, track your fitness, check your heart rate, control your music, and even track your sleeping habits. All amazing tools for a college student, without picking up a distracting smartphone!
This mini Keurig is the perfect gift for any college student living in a dorm or apartment! You can even pair it with some Keurig pods to get them started.
You’ll have to know what type of laptop the student has, but having a good laptop shell case is a college essential.
Think about it:
College students are constantly carrying their laptop around everywhere. They need to protect it so they can make it last as long as possible.
Plus, having a cute laptop case that fits your style makes all that studying seem so much more appealing…
Basically every college student I know has laptop stickers on their laptop, guitar case, or furniture, or something like that.
Is there a show or band your college girl loves? See if you can find stickers that correspond to that! Or, you can also just get these more generic ones that basically any college girl would love.
This bubble initial necklace is the CUTEST! And what college girl doesn't like jewelry?!
(Hint: if you’re a boyfriend shopping for your girlfriend, instead of getting the first letter of her name, get the first letter of yours! Such a sweet couple gift!)
How cute is this cropped track suit?!
Sometimes when it comes to finding cute college outfits, you want the simplicity and comfort while still looking good. A cropped track suit like this is the best way to accomplish that! You can either dress this up or down.
There are so many reasons to get blue light glasses in the modern world where so much of our lives are online.
Blue light blocking glasses are a college essential for protecting your eyes and keeping healthy sleep patterns (which is also a MUST in college).
The college student you’re shopping for will seriously appreciate a pair of these!
Everybody needs a good rain jacket, and this simple neutral rain jacket will go with any outfit, no matter what a girl’s style is.
Every girl needs little shoulder bags! Small shoulder bags like this have been super "in" recently. Plus, it's on the more affordable side (for Coach!)
Whether it’s to take aesthetic photos in the rain or just to look cute whenever the weather’s a little too gloomy, these clear umbrellas are perfect! They’re so popular right now and I don’t think they’ll ever go out of style!
Every girl needs some good quality perfume. Perfume is one of my favorite Christmas gift ideas because it's something they'll be using until next holiday season!
Every tea lovin’ gal needs a nice tea organizer like this! Love this one because since it has the different shelves, it’s so easy to organize your different types of tea and grab one quickly.
Isn’t this such a nice makeup organizer bag?! Love when you can travel with tons of stuff in a small space but still make it organized! I definitely wouldn’t be complaining if I got this for Christmas!
A watch is one of the best gifts because it's an important accessory that will last for years and years to come. I love Fossil watches because they look so classy without being insanely expensive, and they're such good quality!
A girl can never have too many necklaces. A lot of girls love layering necklaces, and a paperclip link chain necklace like this is an absolute must if the girl you’re shopping for loves layering jewelry!
Give me everything that is both cute and functional!!
The Beis work tote is one of the most popular work bags out there for young women right now. It's Shay Mitchell's brand and it is so cute but also extremely practical.
It’s got so much space so it’s perfect for anything from coffee shop studying, to an internship, to your first day on a new job.
Heated blankets are the ultimate luxury in the winter. If the girl you’re shopping for has the tendency to get cold or just loves feeling cozy, a heated blanket is the perfect gift for her!
If you’re looking for Christmas gifts for college girls that you really can’t go wrong with, a rustic candle set like this is a gift any girl will love!
Not only are blazers like this great for making a casual outfit even cuter, but a nice blazer will also encourage a college student preparing to enter the professional world!
Square wine glasses are the classiest wine glasses you can get.
Any girl who loves having a glass of wine with her friends will absolutely love getting this square wine glass set for Christmas! This is a thoughtful gift for a girl who wants to level up her college apartment glassware.
College students who normally have trouble sleeping have told me that weighted blankets have helped them immensely. I got one as a gift this year and it has probably been one of my favorite gifts!
Weighted blankets have all-around great reviews. They’re meant to help you get a better sleep and reduce anxiety and stress.
This is college student’s best friend in the weeks leading up to midterms and finals!
For the college girl that loves her lattes!
I had this espresso machine for years and absolutely loved it!
Portable makeup mirrors are nice, but why not transform her space with this large vanity light-up mirror instead?!
Nail dip kits are a great way to make any girl feel put-together with nice nails, but without having to spend all the money on regular nail appointments. I can’t personally vouch for this nail dip kit, but it has thousands of 5-star reviews on Amazon, so it must be worth it!!
I am not surprised at all that these UGG slippers are on Amazon’s official gift guide.
I mean seriously, how cute and cozy do these look?! And since they’re UGG you can be guaranteed they’re great quality that will last a long time!
Every girl has been wearing these lately, and these pressed wildflower claw clips are SO unique and elegant!
New Balances have been popular for years and I can't see them going away anytime soon. This particular pair is trending right now, so I can't think of a more perfect gift idea!
This bubble tea set comes with a recipe book that’s perfect for learning how to make bubble tea. Any bubble-tea-lovin’ gal will be obsessed with this!
This wake-up light alarm clock is seriously the best thing ever!
These clocks have been gaining popularity over the last couple years because they really help heavy sleepers with waking up on time and just having a good start to your day. They also have different light options and white noise. Such a great product for college girls!!
I know tons of college aged girls who use this lip butter bomb and absolutely swear by it (myself included)!
I could alwayyyys use more of these so if someone gets me this lip sleeping mask for Christmas I won’t be complaining, haha
College Merch
If the student you’re shopping for is a junior or senior, they probably already have enough college merch. But if you’re shopping for a freshman or even someone who is about to enter college but hasn’t started yet, getting them some college merch from their school is a great gift option!
You really can’t go wrong with a classic weekender bag which is why it had to be on this list of 21st birthday gift ideas.
This BEIS bag is super popular with young women, because we all need a reliable bag to get us through a weekend getaway. It comes in a few different colors so it's a fantastic gift no matter her style!
Every girl could use a new pair of leggings from time to time, so why not make them Lulus? These are my favorite leggings EVER and they also come in a variety of colors!
I have to admit that when I first saw people posting about these workout dresses I thought they looked kind of impractical and wouldn’t really get that popular.
Well… I was wrong!
These workout dresses are another hot item from the last couple years that girls have been posting about everywhere, so it had to make this year’s list of the best Christmas gifts for college girls!!
Like a bath bomb except you can use it in the shower at your college dorm for some essential oils goodness! What's not to love?
The rhode kit is Hailey Bieber's skincare line. It's so lightweight and refreshing! I use it myself and love it so much - especially the peptide lip treatments! This whole bundle is one great Christmas gift idea.
Everyone needs comfy pajamas, and Christmas is the perfect time to gift a new pajama set. This one is seriously so cute!!
You can order these workout tops right from Amazon which makes your Christmas shopping so much easier. I got one of these for Christmas last year and I have more on my wish list because they're so so good!
Sometimes, when you're doing late-night study sessions, you just don't have it in you to sit at the library because you just want to be in bed. This lap desk is perfect for girls who will need to study all throughout their college years!!
These gold drop earrings are GORGEOUS but they're so affordable from Amazon. If you're looking for affordable Christmas gifts for college girls that still feel luxurious, this is a great option!
If the student you're shopping for is living in an apartment, they're probably learning to cook and looking for recipe inspiration.
This cookbook is great because it's got lots of easy and quick recipes for beginners!
If the girl you're shopping for is athletic or loves to work out, treat her to a new pair of high-quality running shoes! I've been seeing these shoes everywhere recently and they look like the perfect blend of cute and functional.
Ember mugs are perfect for students to keep in their dorm room. I know I can never manage to finish my coffee before it gets cold. Ember mugs are such an ideal gift for someone who needs a caffeine kick for a long study session!
Every college girl needs a fun gift like tops for going out. This one-shoulder top from Dynamite is so cute, and I know tons of college girls would love this!
Loungewear sets are great Christmas gifts because you can start to enjoy them right away! This loungewear set is so cute.
I can pretty much guarantee you that the girl you're shopping for will be able to find herself something she loves on Amazon. I know gift cards aren't as fun to open, but they sure are fun to spend!
As a student, I can tell you for sure that when you've worked really hard on a project, you definitely need a good neck massage. This is a great gift idea any student will enjoy after a stint of intense school work!
This body sculptor is perfect for any health- and beauty-obsessed girls out there. It's meant to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, boost collagen production, soothe muscle tension, and help flush toxins from your body.
A custom neon sign with the student's name or a motivational word would make such cute decor for college dorms!
If the girl you're shopping for has the same problem as me where her car is alwaysss a mess, then she needs this car trunk organizer ASAP!
If the girl you're shopping for is into beauty products, she's going to LOVE this skin care kit.
It's the iconic Skinny Confidential brand, and the kit comes with an ice roller and face oil. I've used the face oil myself and love it! This kit is going to make the girl you're shopping for feel like she's at the spa.
Small, light weights like this are essential for college life because they're perfect for working out in your college dorm room (and won't take up too much living space)! They're amazing when you add them to a pilates workout too.
This blush by Selena Gomez's brand, Rare Beauty, is the perfect gift for any makeup lover.
This is a super high quality exercise mat for anyone who wants to make sure they stay fit during their college days!
These bubble headbands have become so popular this year, so I'm betting they'll be one of the most popular Christmas gifts. Plus, they're super affordable if you're not looking to spend too much!
This sweater dress is perfect for winter and fall, and if you buy it as a Christmas gift, your recipient still has a lot of time to wear it before the weather warms up!
If the girl you're shopping for loves doing pilates, then a pilates ring will help her take her workouts to the next level!
