College students are vulnerable to weight management problems. This study’s objective was to characterize addiction to high-fat, high-sugar foods among students in an introductory nutrition course. Using a cross-sectional design, 199 students aged 19.4±2.7 years were recruited from their class early in the fall 2014 semester. Students were predominantly female (74.4%), Caucasian (81.9%), and underclassmen (22.6% freshmen, 45.2% sophomores). The survey included the Yale Food Addiction Scale and demographics. It was introduced in class and self-administered electronically. Responses were categorized into symptom groups resembling the criteria for substance dependence outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Clinical impairment reflected food behavior that “causes significant distress” and “problems in my ability to function effectively.” Food addiction diagnosis required at least three (of seven) symptoms plus clinical significance. Students also identified individual problem foods. Results were characterized with descriptive statistics. Students exhibited 2.1±1.6 (mean±SD) food addiction symptoms: loss of control (22.6% of respondents), unsuccessful quitting (92.5%), time spent to obtain/use/recover (15.6%), giving up other activities (21.6%), continued despite problems (24.6%), tolerance of increased amounts with reduced effects (21.6%), and withdrawal (12.6%). Eight percent met criteria for both clinical impairment and diagnosis of food addiction. Students identified 3.8±2.5 problem foods, most commonly: ice cream (34.7% of respondents), chocolate (34.7%), cookies (33.7%), chips (28.6%) and pizza (28.6%). Screening for food addiction offers the potential for early risk identification, education, and treatment. Future studies should evaluate the effects of nutrition education on addictive food behaviors in college students.