# College Event Party ideas

*College Events*

Celebrate college years with an inflatable designed to break the ice & increase the FUN!

## Products (61)

- [Football Bounce House Moonwalk](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/sports-football-bouncer) — from $325
- [Quarterback Blitz Football](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/qb-blitz) — from $400
- [32ft Double Lane Slip and Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/32ft-double-slip-n-slide) — from $400
- [Carnival Treat Shop](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/carnival-treat-shop) — from $450
- [Inflatable Twister ](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/twister-inflatable) — from $450
- [Dunk Tank Rental](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/dunk-tank) — from $500
- [18ft Patriot Monster Truck (Dry or Wet/Water Slide)](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/big-wheels-water-slide) — from $495
- [Triple Inflatable Twister 3D](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/triple-twister-3d) — from $525
- [Batters Up Baseball Game](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/baseball-carnival-game) — from $525
- [Soccer Fever Inflatable Game](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/soccer-fever-inflatable-game) — from $525
- [Shooting Stars Basketball Shootout](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/basketball-sports-game) — from $525
- [Giant Billiard Pool Table Soccer](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/giant-pool-table-soccer) — from $525
- [Boxing Ring with Giant Gloves](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/bouncy-boxing) — from $550
- [Bungee Run](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/bungee-run-game) — from $575
- [Whack A Mole](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/whack-a-mole) — from $600
- [Bungee Football Tug-O-War Sports](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/bungee-tug-of-war-sports) — from $625
- [Velcro Wall ](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/velcro-sticky-wall) — from $625
- [50ft Star Wars Obstacle Course w/ (Dry or Wet/Water Slide)](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/50ft-star-wars-obstacle-course-wet-or-dry) — from $650
- [4in1 Sports Challenge](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/sports-challenge-bounce-house) — from $650
- [18ft Double Lane Palm Tree Water Slide ](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/18ft-double-lane-palm-tree-water-slide) — from $695
- [Lawn Games](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/lawn-games) — from $695
- [Two-player Hippo Interactive Game](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/two-player-hippo-interactive-game) — from $675
- [Inflatable Rockwall and Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/inflatable-rockwall-slide) — from $675
- [Triple Ocean Helix Dual Lane Slide w/ Slip N Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/ocean-helix-dual-lane) — from $650
- [24ft Niagara Falls Water Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/niagara-falls-water-slide) — from $725
- [Bungee Run & Joust Combo](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/bungee-run-and-joust-combo) — from $725
- [Viking Axe Throw](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/axe-throwing-inflatables) — from $775
- [Inflatable Pub](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/inflatable-pub) — from $795
- [School House & Bus Obstacle](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/school-bus-obstacle) — from $775
- [Soccer Darts ](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/soccer-darts) — from $775
- [Human Foosball](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/human-foosball) — from $775
- [Cash Cube / Money Machine](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/cash-cube) — from $775
- [Lumberjack Inflatable Axe Throw (Double)](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/lumberjack-inflatable-axe-throw-double) — from $775
- [Battle Axe Blacklight Axe Throw](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/battle-axe-blacklight-axe-throw) — from $800
- [All in One Sports](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/all-in-one-sports-bounce-house) — from $800
- [Retro Radical Obstacle & Rockwall Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/retro-radical-obstacle-rockwall-slide) — from $900
- [Hamster Ball Collision Course](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/human-hamster-ball-collision) — from $925
- [Toxic Adventure Obstacle & Rockwall Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/toxic-adventure-obstacle) — from $900
- [Hungry Hippo Interactive](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/hungry-hippo-interactive) — from $925
- [9 Hole Putt-Putt Golf Challenge](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/9-hole-putt-putt) — from $1000
- [Tricycle Race Track](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/tricycle-race-track) — from $1025
- [Big Wave Mechanical Surf](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/big-wave-mechanical-surf-inflatable) — from $1050
- [High Striker](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/high-striker) — from $1100
- [Wipe-Out Challenge w/ Mesh Roof](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/wiped-out) — from $1100
- [Double Rush Obstacle Course (Left)](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/double-rush-obstacle-course) — from $1150
- [Toxic Run Wipe-Out Challenge](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/toxic-wipe-out) — from $1150
- [Zorb Wars](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/zorb-wars) — from $1150
- [Double Rush Obstacle (Right)](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/double-rush-obstacle-right) — from $1150
- [Mechanical Bull Rental](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/mechanical-bulls) — from $1100
- [Mechanical Shark](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/ride-a-mechanical-shark) — from $1150
- [Black Ops Obstacle Course](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/new-black-ops-obstacle-course) — from $1300
- [70ft Military Obstacle Course](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/military-obstacle-course) — from $1325
- [Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bounce House Combo](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/millennium-falcon-bounce-house) — from $1325
- [Vertical Rush Adventure Rockwall Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/vertical-rush-adventure-rockwall-slide) — from $1325
- [75ft All Stars Adventure Obstacle w/ Dry Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/all-star-obstacle-course) — from $1450
- [65ft Military Boot Camp Leap of Courage Obstacle with Double Dry Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/65ft-boot-camp-leap-of-courage-obstacle-with-double-dry-slide) — from $1550
- [Battle Dome Laser Tag Arena](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/battle-dome-laser-tag-arena) — from $1725
- [Double Rush Obstacle (2 Parts)](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/double-rush-obstacle-2-parts) — from $1875
- [140ft U-Turn Rugged Warriors Obstacle](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/140ft-uturn-rugged-warriors-obstacle) — from $2500
- [LED Illuminated Dance Floor](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/weddings-events-dance-floors) — from $3250
- [Large Outdoor Movie Screening (Drive Ins)](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/inflatable-movie-screening) — from $2925

## Subcategories
- [Tents & Furniture Rentals](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/tents-furniture-rentals)

## Cities we deliver to (1)
- [Texas](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/water-slides)

## About
College Party Rentals

Our products and services are trusted by numerous school districts. We carry all the commercial liability insurance requirements needed to make an order with schools. Throw a field day event, fall festival, fundraiser, carnival, or just celebrate an achievement for your school today.

## By the numbers (updated 2026-10-16)

- Sky High set up 1,340 College events in the last 12 months, 13,095 since 2016.
- Most booked, last 12 months:
  1. [Dunk Tank Rental](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/dunk-tank), 218 parties
  2. [Triple Ocean Helix Dual Lane Slide w/ Slip N Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/ocean-helix-dual-lane), 143 parties
  3. [4in1 Sports Challenge](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/sports-challenge-bounce-house), 139 parties
  4. [32ft Double Lane Slip and Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/32ft-double-slip-n-slide), 102 parties
  5. [Mechanical Bull Rental](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/mechanical-bulls), 92 parties
  6. [24ft Niagara Falls Water Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/niagara-falls-water-slide), 76 parties
  7. [Shooting Stars Basketball Shootout](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/basketball-sports-game), 64 parties
  8. [Retro Radical Obstacle & Rockwall Slide](https://www.skyhighpartyrentals.com/retro-radical-obstacle-rockwall-slide), 61 parties
- Families book about 34 days ahead; 49% of these parties are on a weekend; busiest months: May, August and October.
- 50% of the last 12 months' bookings came from families who had rented from Sky High before.
- 37% of these were company, school or church events; 49% ran on a weekday.
- ZIP codes delivered to in the last 12 months: 75001, 75002, 75006, 75007, 75010, 75022, 75023, 75024, 75025, 75028, 75032, 75033, 75034, 75035, 75040, 75050, 75052, 75056, 75057, 75058, 75060, 75063, 75068, 75069, 75072, 75077, 75082, 75089, 75093, 75094, 75098, 75104, 75115, 75126, 75146, 75154, 75160, 75163, 75165, 75182, 75201, 75205, 75208, 75209, 75214, 75217, 75218, 75219, 75220, 75225, 75229, 75230, 75234, 75238, 75240, 75248, 75251, 75252, 75254, 75261, 75407, 75835, 76001, 76009, 76011, 76015, 76017, 76021, 76034, 76044, 76051, 76052, 76053, 76060, 76063, 76065, 76087, 76092, 76102, 76104, 76107, 76109, 76110, 76116, 76126, 76131, 76132, 76137, 76140, 76179, 76201, 76205, 76209, 76226, 76227, 76244, 76247, 76248, 76262, 76655, 76657, 76712, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77013, 77016, 77017, 77018, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77022, 77023, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77030, 77031, 77032, 77033, 77035, 77036, 77038, 77039, 77040, 77041, 77042, 77043, 77044, 77045, 77046, 77047, 77048, 77049, 77051, 77053, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77058, 77059, 77061, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77068, 77072, 77073, 77074, 77075, 77077, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77084, 77086, 77087, 77090, 77091, 77092, 77093, 77094, 77095, 77096, 77098, 77099, 77204, 77301, 77302, 77303, 77304, 77316, 77328, 77331, 77336, 77338, 77339, 77340, 77345, 77346, 77351, 77354, 77355, 77356, 77357, 77358, 77365, 77371, 77372, 77373, 77375, 77377, 77379, 77380, 77381, 77382, 77384, 77385, 77386, 77388, 77389, 77396, 77401, 77406, 77407, 77412, 77417, 77418, 77423, 77426, 77429, 77433, 77441, 77445, 77446, 77447, 77449, 77450, 77459, 77461, 77469, 77471, 77477, 77478, 77479, 77480, 77484, 77488, 77489, 77493, 77494, 77498, 77503, 77504, 77506, 77507, 77511, 77515, 77520, 77521, 77523, 77530, 77532, 77535, 77536, 77539, 77545, 77546, 77547, 77554, 77565, 77566, 77571, 77573, 77580, 77581, 77583, 77584, 77586, 77598, 77650, 77657, 77701, 77705, 77706, 77803, 77808, 77833, 77836, 77840, 77845, 77901, 77962, 78009, 78015, 78023, 78059, 78064, 78070, 78108, 78124, 78130, 78132, 78133, 78155, 78163, 78205, 78209, 78210, 78212, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78226, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78232, 78233, 78238, 78239, 78245, 78247, 78249, 78251, 78253, 78258, 78259, 78261, 78264, 78288, 78374, 78605, 78610, 78612, 78615, 78617, 78619, 78620, 78621, 78624, 78628, 78633, 78634, 78639, 78640, 78641, 78642, 78644, 78650, 78653, 78654, 78659, 78660, 78666, 78669, 78676, 78681, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78712, 78723, 78724, 78727, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, 78735, 78736, 78737, 78738, 78739, 78742, 78745, 78746, 78747, 78748, 78749, 78750, 78752, 78753, 78754, 78756, 78757, 78758, 78759, 78934, 78941, 78942, 78954, 78957.

## Fit and price

The College rentals on this page start at $325 and run up to $3,250 on a standard weekday; peak dates cost more. Most families spend about $975 on the whole order, with half of orders between $675 and $1,800. Setup footprints run from 5 x 5 ft to 30 x 70 ft, up to 34 ft tall, so measure the flat area before you pick a unit. Power: 1 to 8 dedicated 110V outlets, one per blower; a generator can be added when there is no outlet (about 18% of these orders add one). Ages 2 and up.

## Why families rent from us

- Family owned since 2006
- 7,902 parties delivered in the last 12 months
- Every unit cleaned and inspected before it goes out
- Fully insured and state-inspected

## How it works

1. Pick a date and ZIP: Prices and availability on this page are for your date once you enter it, and you book online in a few minutes.
2. Confirm the details: You confirm the details online before the party. We deliver on your rental date inside the window you pick on the confirmation page.
3. Delivered, set up, anchored: Our crew sets up in about 20 minutes, anchors the unit and walks you through it.
4. We pick up: We pick up the same day your rental ends, usually within a few hours; overnight rentals are picked up the next morning.

## Frequently asked questions

### What time will you deliver?

After you select and confirm your rental items on our website, you will see a list of options that allows you to choose windows for your preferred drop-off and pick-up times. We will contact you the day before your event to get a more specific timeframe within that window. Typically, we drop-off at least 1-2 hours prior to your event’s start time and pick-up items within 1-2 hours after your requested end time.

### How long do I get to keep my rentals?

The base price for all inflatables is for up to 4 hours of rental time. Prices increase incrementally for inflatable rentals lasting more than 4 hours. For tables, chairs, furniture, smaller games & concessions the price is the same for the whole day. You can keep most rentals for as long as you like (up to 7 days) for an additional fee. If you need to keep your rental item(s) overnight, select “8 am” on the following day as your end time for the most cost-effective option.

### What is your Weather Guarantee?

You can cancel or reschedule for any reason right up until our crew arrives, even the morning of, and your full payment is held as store credit that never expires toward a new date. Once we deliver and set up, if you choose to go ahead and it rains after we leave, the rental is final, since we still have to return to collect and clean it.

### How much space will I need for my inflatable rental?

Dimensions for each product are listed on the product page. We recommend at least 1 ft. of extra clearance on all sides. If you want your inflatable placed in your backyard, you also need to make sure that your gate is at least 3.5 ft. wide to allow enough space to get our equipment through.

### Do I need to supply power for my party rental?

Yes, power is required for inflatables and most of our other rental items. If you don't have power outlets located nearby or your event is at a park, you may need to rent a generator from us. Most rentals require 1 to 2 outlets (on separate breakers) within 50 ft. of wherever the item is placed. We provide 50-75 ft. extension cords at no extra cost.

### Can bounce houses be set up at public parks

Yes. Many public parks across the U.S. allow inflatables with a permit. Examples include Central Park in New York City, Grant Park in Chicago, Discovery Green in Houston, Zilker Park in Austin, and Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. Permits and certificates of insurance are usually required, which we provide. Generators are available if outlets are not nearby.

### How far ahead should I book a College?

Most families book about 34 days ahead, and about 24% book within a week of the party. 49% of these parties land on a Saturday or Sunday, so popular weekends fill first. Pick your date and ZIP at the top of the page to see what is open on yours.

### Which College rentals are the most popular?

Sky High set up 1,340 College events in the last 12 months, 13,095 since 2016. The most booked were Dunk Tank Rental (218 parties), Triple Ocean Helix Dual Lane Slide w/ Slip N Slide (143 parties), 4in1 Sports Challenge (139 parties), 32ft Double Lane Slip and Slide (102 parties) and Mechanical Bull Rental (92 parties).

### Do you set up College rentals for schools, churches and company events?

Yes. 37% of the College rentals we set up in the last 12 months were for a school, church, company or organization, and 49% of those events ran on a weekday.

### When is College season?

Our busiest months for College rentals are May, August and October, based on every booking since 2016.

### When do I pay for my order?

A 50% down payment is due when you make the initial reservation. The remainder of the payment is due 2 days before your party (of course, you can pay early, if you prefer). Parties within 36 hours are paid in full at checkout. For schools, government agencies, or nonprofits that need to pay with purchase orders or checks, please call us at (281) 606-5867 to make a reservation.

### What if I need to cancel my reservation?

Our no-hassle reschedule policy means you can cancel for any reason up until your scheduled delivery time. You will receive a “rescheduling” credit that is valid any time which does not expire. Credit will not be issued after we have delivered the rental equipment. We do not allow refunds.

### What happens if it rains on the day of my party?

We have a pretty flexible weather policy. Weather sometimes changes so much that it will rain for 1 hour in one part of the city and then be sunny the rest of the day. Our weather policy is basically you have until the time the drivers arrive at your house to cancel, and not lose your deposit. If they get there and it's raining, or you feel it may rain you can just tell them you want to cancel and reschedule. We will issue you store credit for the amount paid which you can use towards a new reservation. You can also choose to reschedule your reservation prior anytime. If it rains after we leave and have setup, you will be responsible for full payment. Note that if it rains partially during your party, you can always continue use after it rains. We just recommend drying it off with a towel if it's not a water slide and to keep the blower from getting wet as much as possible. If you decide to continue with the party despite the weather and we set up the equipment, you will be responsible for paying for the moonwalk.

### What safety rules should be followed when using bounce houses?

Children must remove shoes, no food or drinks are allowed inside, no flips or roughhousing, and kids should be grouped by age and size. Adult supervision is always required.

### How much space is required for a bounce house?

Standard units are 13x13 ft or 15x15 ft and require 17–20 ft of space, including clearance. Larger combo bounce houses with slides need more room. Each product page lists exact dimensions, and our AR preview tool helps customers plan accurately.

### What deposit is required for bounce house rentals?

Most rentals require a 50% deposit at booking, with the balance due 2 days before your party. Parties within 36 hours are paid in full at checkout. For large events across Texas over $1,000 — such as school districts, church conferences, or corporate gatherings — only a 25% deposit is required.

### Why are bounce houses popular across Texas?

Bounce houses are among the most rented party inflatables across Texas because they provide safe, active entertainment that keeps children engaged for hours. They are frequently chosen for birthdays, school field days, church festivals, and large corporate family events.

### What ages are bounce houses best suited for?

Bounce houses are generally recommended for children ages 3–12. For toddlers, we offer toddler-specific inflatables with soft play areas and gentle slides. For older children, teens, and adults, larger inflatables like obstacle courses and interactive games are more suitable.

### What should I do if wind speeds increase during my event?

If wind speeds exceed 15 mph, immediately stop use and turn off the inflatable. Even with stakes or sandbags, inflatables cannot be safely secured in high winds. A good rule of thumb: if you see trees swaying heavily or a storm is approaching, power off the blower until conditions improve.

### Why do families and organizations across Texas trust Sky High Party Rentals?

With 20+ years of experience, 100,000+ events delivered, and 1,000+ five-star reviews, Sky High is the most trusted bounce house rental provider in the U.S. Our insured crews, background-checked staff, and AR previews ensure safe, professional, and stress-free planning.

### Can a student organization book these rentals?

Yes. About 41% of the bookings on this page come from organizations, and half happen on a weekday. Every unit is fully insured and state-inspected, and our crew handles delivery, setup and pickup for the order.

### Which rentals do college events book most?

The Dunk Tank leads, followed by the 32ft Double Lane Slip and Slide, the 24ft Niagara Falls Water Slide, the Retro Radical Obstacle and Rockwall Slide and the Shooting Stars Basketball Shootout.

### Do you rent to student organizations and campus events?

Yes. Organizations made up 39 percent of bookings on this page in the last 12 months. Every unit is fully insured and state-inspected, and our crew handles delivery and setup, which covers what most campus event offices ask for before they approve an inflatable on the grounds.

### What do people rent most for a college party?

The Dunk Tank first, then the 4in1 Sports Challenge, the Triple Ocean Helix Dual Lane Slide, the 32ft Double Lane Slip and Slide and the 24ft Niagara Falls Water Slide, based on bookings from this page in the last 12 months. Enter your date and ZIP to see which are offered in your area.

### How much does it cost to rent a bounce house?

Rentals start from $150 across our lineup. Our crew delivers, sets up, and picks up, and the delivery fee for your ZIP is shown at checkout before you pay. Your exact price depends on the unit, your event date, and delivery location - enter your date and ZIP on any product to see the live price and confirm it is available.

### How many kids can fit in a bounce house?

A standard 13x13 bounce house fits about 6-8 younger children at a time; a 15x15 fits 8-10. Every unit lists its weight and rider limit - rotating kids in similar-size groups keeps it safe.

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