About Us
Get To Know Us
BestColleges empowers students to make smarter educational decisions and find schools that best fit their needs through proprietary research, user-friendly guides, and hundreds of unique college rankings. As a trusted education advisor since 2013, we provide a wide array of college planning, financial aid, and career resources to help students realize life goals and overcome educational challenges as they prepare for careers after college.
Our "Why"
We want every student to have the information, support, and resources they need to achieve their academic goals. To do this, we hold ourselves to the highest standards by producing content that puts you in the driver's seat of your educational journey.
Education is for everyone
We celebrate that every journey is unique, and want to help you carve your own path forward.
A source you can count on
We strive to provide accurate, reliable information to help you make the best decisions.
Editorial integrity
We believe integrity comes from honesty, objectivity, and transparency. We hold our work to this standard every day.
Our Promise
We Keep You Connected to Current Events
We Value Your Perspective
We Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We Find Ways to Make Education Affordable
Our Tools
Whether you want to explore schools or programs you haven’t heard of before, search for the best schools for your future, or discover new career paths, we have the resources to help you figure out the next step.
Get Matched To Schools
Take our quiz to find schools that match your aspirations. Then request more information from a school admin.
- Immediately receive your top 3 matches
- Browse other potential schools
- Chat directly with a school admin
- Submit an application
View School Profiles
Browse schools to find the best fit for your goals and personality. Check out a few of our most popular profiles:
Change Your Career
Learn what’s trending in the career world and find the resources you need to make that job switch.
- Discover exciting career options
- Learn how and when to change careers
- Get relevant career advice
Explore Rankings
See how our experts rank the top schools and programs in the country. Check out a few of our popular lists:
Our Contributors
Meet the rest of our teamOur team of staff writers, editors, freelancers, and more are dedicated to helping you figure out what’s next in your education and career.
Our Media Presence
Our expertise helps students across the country take their first step in higher education. BestColleges is seen as an authority in the industry and a trusted source for fact-based, real-time information. Our research is often picked up by popular news outlets, and our experts are asked to present at industry events.
Visit Our Press Room
Our team regularly presents at:
Our expertise has been featured in:
Our Editorial Policy and Standards
Accuracy and editorial integrity are just a few of the values we at BestColleges pledge to uphold for the students who rely on us. We are committed to providing students with the educational resources they need to achieve their goals.
Our Advocacy Partners
We collaborate with organizations that share our values. These partnerships allow us to align with groups that support and advocate for diverse populations. Our goal is to help learners realize their dreams, no matter the path to get there. Meet our growing network of content partners:
Behind the Scenes of BestColleges
Learn how we rank schools, make money through partnerships, and protect your privacy.
