General
- What is Collegist?
Collegist is the fastest way to find and compare colleges. This website is free to use and available to everyone. There's no need to sign up and no learning curve. We just want you to get the best information about colleges as fast as possible.
- What states and countries does Collegist cover?
Collegist currently covers the fifty United States plus Washington, DC.
School profile
- How do you rank academic strength?
Academic strength is calculated using SAT and ACT scores of incoming freshmen, acceptance rates, and other admissions and academic data.
- Why are your location distances different than Google Maps, Mapquest, and Yahoo! Maps?
The distances listed on Collegist are estimates. Generally speaking, our distances should be similar to other mapping services.
- What does "Average cost" mean?
Average cost is the estimated cost of attending a school. Average cost is calculated as ( Tuition + Fees ) - ( Average Grants and Scholarships ). It is important to remember that these numbers are estimates. Actual costs and financial aid can vary depending on several factors. For the most accurate information, please contact the school directly. For your convenience, the contact information for each school is listed on its profile page.
- Where does your data come from?
Our primary sources are the US Department of Education, National Climatic Data Center, US Census Bureau, and FBI
- How do I report inaccurate information or a website bug?
Visit the Report website bug page. This link can be found at the bottom of every page at Collegist.
Advertising
- Who do I contact about advertising on Collegist?
Email: advertising@collegist.com