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Search U.S. Colleges and Universities
Search 3,900+ degree-granting U.S. colleges and universities by name, state, city, ZIP code, online programs, public or private, two-year or four-year, and major.
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Colleges by state
- Alabama 58
- Alaska 10
- Arizona 70
- Arkansas 54
- California 446
- Colorado 61
- Connecticut 30
- Delaware 6
- District of Columbia 18
- Florida 160
- Georgia 106
- Hawaii 18
- Idaho 16
- Illinois 147
- Indiana 69
- Iowa 54
- Kansas 62
- Kentucky 60
- Louisiana 59
- Maine 30
- Maryland 53
- Massachusetts 104
- Michigan 89
- Minnesota 79
- Mississippi 36
- Missouri 94
- Montana 23
- Nebraska 34
- Nevada 21
- New Hampshire 24
- New Jersey 87
- New Mexico 36
- New York 292
- North Carolina 137
- North Dakota 20
- Ohio 158
- Oklahoma 50
- Oregon 46
- Pennsylvania 197
- Rhode Island 14
- South Carolina 65
- South Dakota 20
- Tennessee 83
- Texas 243
- Utah 24
- Vermont 14
- Virginia 105
- Washington 73
- West Virginia 38
- Wisconsin 65
- Wyoming 9
- American Samoa 1
- Guam 3
- Northern Mariana Islands 1
- Puerto Rico 81
- U.S. Virgin Islands 1
Colleges by major
Each major page shows how many colleges report awarding it and links to the colleges that offer it: healthcare, business, technology, engineering and architecture, construction and skilled trades, manufacturing and mechanics, transportation and logistics, education, science and mathematics, criminal justice, law and public safety, communications and media, arts and design, hospitality, culinary and tourism, psychology, social sciences and public service, environment, safety and sustainability, agriculture and natural resources.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024); IPEDS completions, awards conferred July 2023 to June 2024 (C2024_A).
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in the United States?
The latest U.S. Department of Education data lists 3,954 active, degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs: 1,665 public and 2,289 private, 2,741 four-year and 1,213 two-year.
How do I find colleges near me?
Enter your ZIP code to sort colleges by approximate distance, or select “Use my location”. You can also filter by state and city.
How do I find colleges that offer my major?
Choose a major in the “Major or program” filter. The search shows colleges that reported awarding degrees or certificates in that field. It covers 109 majors.
How do I find online colleges?
Set “Online or in person” to “Offers fully online programs”. 2,694 colleges reported offering at least one program entirely online; that does not mean every program at those schools is online.
What is the difference between a two-year and a four-year college?
Two-year colleges, such as community and technical colleges, mainly award certificates and associate degrees. Four-year colleges and universities award bachelor’s degrees, and many also offer graduate degrees.
What is the difference between public and private colleges?
Public colleges are run by states or local governments. Private nonprofit colleges are independent institutions, and private for-profit colleges are run as businesses. Costs, financial aid and programs vary widely in every group.
How many colleges offer graduate programs?
2,051 of the colleges in this search report offering graduate programs.
Which states have the most colleges?
California (446), New York (292), Texas (243), Pennsylvania (197), and Florida (160).
Where does this college list come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS): IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024) and IPEDS completions, awards conferred July 2023 to June 2024 (C2024_A). It includes active, degree-granting institutions that take part in federal student aid programs.
Does the list include tuition or admission requirements?
No. Costs and admission requirements change often and differ by program, so check each school’s official website. Where the school provided them, the search links to its admissions page, its net price calculator and its College Navigator profile.
Can I save colleges to compare later?
Yes. Select “Save” on any college to add it to your College & Career Finder results. Your list stays in your browser.
Is Career Education Institute affiliated with these colleges?
No. Career Education Institute is not a college or an admissions service and is not affiliated with the schools listed.