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Western Music Entrance/Graduation Song Rankings [2026]

We’re showcasing the top 100 monthly rankings of Western “school entrance” songs, all at once, ordered by the highest number of views.

It features classic tracks that evoke overseas teenage student life—think high school and college days.

The playlist is updated every week!

Top Western Entrance/School Admission Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)

Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen16rank/position

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

A staple party song, “Good Time” is a refreshing dance tune that blows away any anxieties about the entrance ceremony! This track is a collaboration between Owl City, known for hits like “Fireflies,” and Carly Rae Jepsen, known for hits like “Call Me Maybe.” It was released in 2012, but its sound never feels dated, even to students today.

Crank up this song and get pumped for your new life!

Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon17rank/position

WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance (Official Video)
Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon

This song, with its exhilarating rhythm and uplifting message, portrays a fateful encounter on the dance floor.

Its lyrics, which emphasize letting go of hesitation and enjoying the moment, are sure to resonate with many.

Released in September 2014 and included on the album “Talking Is Hard,” the track became a worldwide hit and is known as one of WALK THE MOON’s signature songs.

Its energetic sound and relatable lyrics are sure to encourage anyone taking a new step forward.

It’s the perfect song to listen to before an entrance ceremony or the start of a new chapter in life.

I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic18rank/position

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]
I Ain't WorriedOneRepublic

I Ain’t Worried, which means “I’m not worried at all,” is a recommended song by OneRepublic, a rock band formed in the U.S.

in 2002.

The repeatedly featured whistling melody is striking, and many listeners will probably think, “I know that whistling phrase!” when they hear it.

Ryan Tedder’s refreshing vocals are also perfect for the celebratory stage of a school entrance ceremony.

How about using this song to get in the mood for the big day?

Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande19rank/position

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me (Official Music Video)
Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande

Lady Gaga, known for signature songs like “Born This Way” and “Poker Face,” teamed up with Ariana Grande—who has hits like “Break Free (featuring Zedd)” and “Problem”—for “Rain On Me,” a track that showcases their powerhouse vocals.

The provocative music video featuring bondage-inspired outfits is sure to get you pumped, so be sure to check it out on YouTube!

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey20rank/position

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Escape Tour 1981: Live In Houston)
Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

Don’t Stop Believin’, with its message of “don’t stop believing,” is a top recommendation for the celebratory stage of an entrance ceremony because it puts you in a positive mood.

This song is a signature track by the rock band Journey, who produced many hits with their catchy melodies.

They also have other pop masterpieces like Open Arms and Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).

Be sure to give those a listen as well.