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Great Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Student Support
In honor of Pride Month, we want to teach you about some of our featured colleges that ensure the support and success of LGBTQ+ students. Check them out!
Colleges That Meet the Financial Needs of Students
The percentage listed represents the amount of need that was met for students who were awarded need-based aid. We like the sound of "one hundred percent." It just has a nice ring to it, you know?
source: CollegeXpress
How to Find Community, Safety, and Support as an LGBTQ+ College Student
If you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally looking for welcoming schools, here's how and where you can find supportive college campuses.
by Kelli Dolan
Colleges With the Smallest Student–Faculty Ratios
Discover top colleges with low student-faculty ratios. Find small class sizes and personalized learning to choose the best campus for your education.
source: CollegeXpress
Colleges That Build Moral Character
These colleges were cited by the John Templeton Foundation for their emphasis on character development as an integral part of the undergraduate experience.
source: College and Character: A National Initiative of the John Templeton Foundation
Specialized Colleges: From Cartooning to Underwater Welding
That's right. Underwater welding. Keep reading. They just get better!
Colleges and Universities With Unique Courses and Extracurricular Clubs
College is a time of opportunity—and if you're looking for truly unique opportunities, you should check out these colleges and universities that offer courses and clubs you'll find at few other schools. Every school is recommended by a CollegeXpress high school student user who was impressed with the offerings they found on campus during their college visits. (Please note: While these schools may offer these clubs now, there's no guarantee they'll be available once you attend. Luckily, most schools allow students to start their own clubs, and you could get them going again!)
source: CX Student Users
Where are students smiling around campus at all times? Here are the schools counselors say their kids are the happiest at.
The Best College Restaurants Across the Country: Part 2
Part 2 of our guide to the best restaurants in college towns across the US homes in on the Southeast, Northeast, and New England. Bon appetit!
Community Colleges with On–Campus Housing
Forget the commute. These community colleges offer a campus experience that lets you live where the action is and stay close to what matters.
Liberal Arts Colleges to Consider That Offer Great Sciences
Way back in the 1980s, the presidents of 50 selective liberal arts colleges had a little conference at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. And the Oberlin Group of Liberal Arts Colleges was born. How many times can we fit the word "Oberlin" into one paragraph?
source: The Oberlin Group of Libraries
The Top Colleges and Universities for Easier Coursework
Discover Colleges with a Strong Academic-Life Balance
source: CX Student Users
College and Universities That Allow Pets on Campus
Find the perfect college where you can bring your furry, feathered, or scaled friend! Explore our list of pet-friendly universities and learn about their unique policies.
source: CX Student Users
Colleges With High Retention Rates
Explore our definitive list of top colleges with high retention rates, a key indicator of student success. Discover schools where freshmen thrive and return for their sophomore year.
source: CollegeXpress
What You Need to Know About Early Decision I and II in College Admission
Considering applying to college Early Decision? Before you do, learn more about this binding program, the difference between ED I and II, and more.
by Kristen Moon
3 Great Reasons to Apply to Colleges With No Supplemental Essays
Supplemental essays are time-consuming. Maximize your admission chances by applying to colleges that don't require them—including the 85+ listed here.
by Kristen Moon
Important Things You Should Know About State Aid
State grant and scholarship programs differ heavily in offerings. Here's what to know about the types of state aid and how they can help you pay for college.
Schools for Those Interested in Computer and Video Game Development: The Game Developers' List
Where did today's video game developers learn to do what they do? At the schools listed here.
source: International Game Developers Association
Schools Offering Substance–Free Housing
For those who would rather not wake up to an impromptu kegger in their dorm room.
Co–ed Colleges with the Highest Percentage of Male Students
Find the ideal co-ed college with a high male population. Explore our list of top schools with the highest percentage of male students.
source: CollegeXpress
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