By state · Directory
Colleges grouped by state and territory
How many colleges are in each state, and where can you browse them side by side?
Question this page answersHow many colleges are in each state, and where can you browse them side by side?
- Method version
- 1.0
- Data updated
- August 23, 2026
- Eligible colleges
- 5,800 of 5,800
- Data built
- August 23, 2026
Eligibility ruleEvery college in the release appears under its state or territory. No college is filtered out of this page.
Factors and weightsNone. States are listed alphabetically with counts, not ranked or scored.
How the order is setStates appear alphabetically with the number of colleges in the release and a link to that state directory.
Missing dataA missing value renders as Not reported, never as zero. Nothing on this page is scored.
A state page never implies that the first college fits every resident. Your field, budget, commute, and campus preferences matter more than any statewide order.
In-state pricing, residency rules, and transfer agreements differ by state. Confirm them with each college.