40 Stocking Stuffers for College Students | 2020 Edition

On the hunt for stocking stuffers for your college student? Look no further than our curated list of more than 40 stocking stuffer ideas.

Chances are your college student’s 2020 Christmas wish list is filled with both practical and whimsical requests. It's been quite a year, to say the least. They’ve had a taste of adulthood, yet they’re still hoping they’ve made Santa’s “Nice List” this year.

The good news is that you can blend both function and fun with the help of the MerryStockings team. Below we highlight some of our top picks for the best Christmas stocking stuffers for college students in 2020.

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Best Christmas Stocking Stuffers for College Students

Stocking Stuffers for College Students: Safety First

#1. Mini Hand Sanitizers so they can kill germs whenever and wherever they are (Target)

#2. Washable Cloth Face Masks - this Tom Bihn one is a top pick by WIRED - to protect them (and others) when they need to be out and about (Tom Bihn)

#3. A Grocery Delivery Membership from Target, Walmart, Amazon or another local delivery service

#4. Gift Cards to their favorite takeout restaurant of a delivery service like Grubhub, Door Dash, UberEats (Online or in-store of your establishment of choice)

Stocking Stuffers for College Students: Creature Comforts

#5. Care Package Subscription Box

From healthy snacks to spa treatments, Campus Cube can deliver a box of delightful snacks and goodies to your college student once a month. They even have specialty boxes for celebrating birthdays and cramming for exams.

#6. White Noise Sound Machine to drown out noisy neighbors or roommates, or supply soothing sounds to help them get a good night’s sleep (Amazon)

#7. Shower Bombs to relieve stress and restore focus after a long study session or exam week (Lush)

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#8. A Box of Tea Bags in their favorite flavor (Amazon)

#9. Earbuds or in-ear headphones to bring their playlists to life while walking to class or studying in the library (Multiple retailers)

#10. Bluetooth Speaker with Alarm Clock so they can drift off to the sound of a crackling fire and wake up on time (Amazon)

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Stocking Stuffers for College Students: Dorm Essentials

#11. Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Strainer for easy cooking and storage (Amazon)

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#12. Microwave Safe, Single Cup Coffee Maker to help them brew their own coffee with ease (Amazon)

#13. Foldable Drawer Organizers so they can maximize drawer spaces (Amazon)

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#14. Bedside Caddy to act as a bedside table (Amazon)

#15. LEATHERMAN Wingman Multi-Tool is an absolute must-have for tiny dorm rooms. It boasts 14 different tools - from a scissors to a wire stripper - all in one device (Amazon)

#16. Cordless Screwdriver that's easy to use and compact for easy storage (Amazon)

#17. WiFi Range Extender to ensure they have a reliable internet signal (Amazon)

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Stocking Stuffers for College Students: Health, Beauty, & Fashion

#18. Personal Beauty & Grooming Subscription Boxes

Keep their everyday beauty and grooming essentials stocked by stuffing their Christmas stockings with notice of a subscription box. Below are several highly rated options:

Subscription boxes for young women:

- FabFitFun

- Ipsy

- Allure Beauty Box

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Subscription boxes for young men:

- Dollar Shave Club

- Harry’s

- Birchbox

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#19. Dry Shampoo to keeo their hair fresh between washes (Amazon)

#20. Quick Drying Shower Sandals for use in communal dorm showers (Amazon)

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#21. Compact Lighted Mirror so she can get ready without disturbing a dorm roomate (Amazon)

#22. Face Moisturizer to help him combat dryness, breakouts, and more (Amazon)

#23. Clothing & Accessory Essentials

From cozy socks to fashionable scarves, no college student would turn down practical clothing essentials or fun accessories. Below are a few suggestions that easily fit into Christmas stockings:

- Undergarments

- T-shirts and tanks

- Pajamas

- Socks

- Belts

- Scarves

- Hats

- Mittens or gloves

- Jewelry

- Wallets or clutches

- Sunglasses

Stocking Stuffers for College Students: Academic Enhancements

#24. Hydro Flask Coffee Water Bottles to keep them caffeinated and hydrated across campus (Hydro Flask)

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#25. Rechargeable, Clip-On LED Reading Light for reading after a roomate has declared "lights out" in their dorm room (Amazon)

#26. Gift Card to Starbucks, Caribou Coffee, or another café near campus (Online or in-store of your choice establishment)

#27. Smart Reusable Notebook so they can take notes in class and blast them to their preferred cloud service like Google Drive, all while saving paper (Amazon)

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#28. Lightning Cable for Phone Charging to keep in their backpack or stashed as a backup in their dorm room

#29. Essential Oil Roll-ons to increase courage, induce relaxation, or speed up recovery from a cold so they can focus on their studies (Young Living)

#30. School Supplies

Now that the fall semester is over, chances are your college student needs to restock their pantry of school supplies. Here are just some of the items that can fit perfectly in a Christmas stocking:

- Pens

- Pencils

- Highlighters

- Post-its

- Adhesive Page Markers

- Index Cards

- Planner

- Flash Drive

Stocking Stuffers for College Students: Tasty Treats

#31. Oranges

#32. Chocolate

#33. Caramels

#34. Snack Nuts (e.g. almonds, cashews, roasted peanuts, macadamia nuts, trail mix, etc.)

#35. Beef Jerky

#36. Cookies

#37. Salt Water or Laffy Taffy

#38. Pringles or Single-Serving Bags of Chips

#39. Candy Canes

#40. Pretzels

#41. Jelly Beans

#42. Fruit Strips or Fruit Snacks

#43. Mints or Gum

Merry Christmas and Happy Stocking Stuffing!

From ours to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. If you’re on the hunt for a stocking to fill, below are three of our favorites.

From left to right: Needlepoint Christmas Stocking: Nutcracker, Green Velvet Personalized Christmas Stocking With Red Trim, Angel Personalized Christmas Stocking