Colleges by State

Profiles for 438 colleges across all 50 states and Washington D.C., with acceptance rates, SAT and ACT ranges, tuition and average net price from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. California has the most at 57. Pick a state to see its schools ordered by selectivity.

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Northeast

9 states, 117 college profiles. Dense with private nonprofits and the most selective admissions in the country.

Midwest

12 states, 91 college profiles. Large public flagships with comparatively low in-state tuition.

South

17 states, 125 college profiles. The fastest-growing region for enrollment, and home to most public honors colleges.

West

13 states, 105 college profiles. Big public systems where in-state residency changes the price more than anywhere else.