Choosing a college can affect major aspects of your life – it can influence what you major in, the connections you make, where you end up living, and your future career. Needless to say, choosing a college could be one of the most important life decisions you will make.

BestColleges.com is that resource for any prospective college student, and we strive to help students make an educated choice about their future. Through the use of student surveys, faculty surveys, independent research, ranking systems, and the input of highly credible and authoritative sources, we have created a database of schools to help students and their families learn more about their best options for higher education.