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College Navigator

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Purpose
College Navigator helps users search for colleges and compare schools.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Intended users
NCES describes College Navigator as a resource for prospective students and their parents comparing colleges and understanding attendance costs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Audience
NCES describes itself as the primary statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Education.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Browser access
The site offers an option to add College Navigator to a browser search bar.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Browser search
The site offers an option to add College Navigator to a browser search bar.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Compare schools
Users can build a list of schools with My Favorites for side-by-side comparisons.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Data coverage
IPEDS collects data on institutional characteristics and prices, admissions, enrollment, student aid, degrees and certificates, student persistence and success, and institutional resources.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Data source
IPEDS data are made available to students and parents through the College Navigator college search website.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Export
Users can export search results into a spreadsheet.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Map
Users can pinpoint school locations with an interactive map.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
More filters
Additional search options include tuition and fees, enrollment, housing, campus setting, and admission rates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
More search options
Additional filters include tuition and fees, enrollment, housing, campus setting, admissions, test scores, athletics, and extended learning opportunities.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Program search
Users can limit results to schools offering selected programs through distance education or offering all selected programs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Related resource
The site links users to Federal Student Aid to apply for aid through FAFSA.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Save session
Users can save their session, including search options and favorites.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov
Search criteria
Users can search by school name, state, programs or majors, and level of award.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nces.ed.gov

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