Student acceptability of various teaching formats and techniques is an important factor for teachers to consider in determining their usage and effectiveness. Cooperative learning is a technique that is utilized by teachers from elementary through higher education. The present study compared the acceptability of three cooperative learning techniques: Think-Pair-Share, Three-Step Interview, and Roundtable. Eighty-six college students were first exposed to all three distinct cooperative learning techniques and then asked to rate the acceptability of each. Students completed both quantitative and qualitative assessment measures. Quantitative results showed that students significantly preferred the Roundtable technique over the Think-Pair-Share and Three-Step Interview techniques. The qualitative analysis included highlighted themes such as frequency of use and preference of approach. Considerations for college teachers were also discussed.