Niche: College Search

Niche helps you compare U.S. colleges, K-12 schools, neighborhoods, and places to work. Every month millions of people use our rankings, reviews, and statistics to find the right school, company, or neighborhood.


FEATURES

College Search:

In-Depth College Profiles: Explore nearly 7,000 college profiles that include cost, admissions requirements, student life, and college reviews from current students and alumni.

Admissions Calculator: View your chances of getting into colleges based on your GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and major.

Scholarship Search: Search scholarships by category or get matched to college scholarships you are eligible for.

Compare Tool: Compare specific colleges by aspects such as cost, size, acceptance rate, and your chances for admission.

College Rankings: Explore college rankings by state, major, and type. Whether you’re looking for a liberal arts college, public university, or the best college for nursing, Niche Rankings help you drill down to the school that’s right for you.

College Search Advice: Browse the Niche Blog to get insight on attending public vs. private colleges, how to get internships, and much more.


K-12 School Search

In-Depth School & District Profiles: With over 100,000 profiles on schools and districts, explore academics, student life, and reviews to find the right school for your child - whether you’re looking for an elementary school, middle school, or high school.

Find Schools Near You: Look up public schools and districts by address or ZIP code. Find out what school district you are in and what school you are zoned for by exploring our school boundary maps.

Public & Private School Rankings: Discover the best schools for your child from private boarding schools to public charter or magnet schools. Drill down by location to find the best fit for your child.


Where to Live:

In-Depth Neighborhood Profiles: Explore over 100,000 profiles on U.S. cities, suburbs, and neighborhoods. Compare livability, local schools, cost of living, real estate, and crime statistics along with reviews from current and former residents.

Best Places to Live Rankings: Discover the best places to live by state, county, and metro with comprehensive rankings and comparable Niche Grades.


Where to Work:
In-Depth Company Profiles: Explore over 20,000 profiles on U.S. companies with polls and reviews from current and former employees.

Places to Work Search: Discover places to work by state, county, and metro. Drill down by company size and industry to find the workplace that’s right for you.


What Sets Niche Apart

Rigorous Analysis
Niche has the most comprehensive data available on U.S. schools and neighborhoods. We’re constantly updating and connecting millions of data points to produce new rankings and insights.

What it’s Really Like
Niche has over 100 million reviews and ratings along with transparent statistics and comparable grades to help you find the right school or neighborhood for you.