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Most affordable colleges and universities with the lowest in-state tuition rates.
Colleges with the best student outcomes and highest 4-year graduation rates.
Colleges whose graduates earn the most 10 years after enrollment.
The most selective and prestigious colleges with the lowest acceptance rates.
The biggest universities in the US by total student enrollment.
The most expensive private colleges and universities in the United States.
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Everything you need to know about finding the right college
The College Scorecard is a dataset released by the US Department of Education that provides information about higher education institutions across the United States, including tuition costs, admission rates, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings.
Our data is sourced from the latest available US Department of Education College Scorecard dataset. The data is typically updated annually and reflects the most recent available academic year statistics.
The admission rate represents the percentage of applicants who were admitted to the college. A lower admission rate means the college is more selective. For example, an admission rate of 5% means only 5 out of every 100 applicants were accepted.
The median earnings figure represents the median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured 10 years after they first enrolled. This helps you understand the long-term return on your educational investment.
Public universities often charge different tuition rates based on residency. In-state tuition applies to students who are residents of the state where the university is located, while out-of-state tuition is charged to students from other states and is typically significantly higher.
Use our "Lowest Tuition" ranking to find affordable options, or browse by state to see colleges near you. Keep in mind that the listed tuition is the sticker price β many colleges offer substantial financial aid that can significantly reduce the actual cost.
This service uses data from the US Department of Education College Scorecard, the official federal dataset covering all Title IV-participating colleges and universities in the United States. The dataset includes over 6,000 institutions across all 50 states.
Whether you are comparing tuition costs, admission rates, or post-graduation earnings, the College Scorecard provides transparent, data-driven insights to help students and families make informed decisions about higher education.
Key metrics include in-state and out-of-state tuition, SAT/ACT score averages, 4-year graduation rates, and median earnings 10 years after enrollment β all sourced directly from federal data collections.