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College Navigator (US Dept of Education)  
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Using the College Navigator (formerly COOL) links to over 9,000 colleges and universities in the US, you can search for a college based on location, program, or degree offerings either alone or in combination. Find the school that fits you best.
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College Finder (US Dept of Education)  
http://studentaid2.ed.gov/gotocollege/collegefinder
Customize your search for colleges and universities and find the one that's right for you. Setting, academics, cost, campus life, etc, are all important to finding the perfect place for your postsecondary education.
Visits: 11892

Global Education Locator (US Dept of Education)  
http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator
Are you searching for a particular school? This site provided to you by the Dept of Education allows you to search for postsecondary institutions, public schools or districts, public libraries, or private schools.
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Accreditation of US Schools (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Make sure your school is accredited! Accredited postsecondary schools have undergone review by independent agencies and agreed to comply with certain academic and other standards. Find out how the accreditation process works to protect you.
Visits: 7528

California College Guide (CA Postsecondary Education Commission)  
http://www.cpec.ca.gov/CollegeGuide/CollegeGuide.asp
Detailed information about hundreds of California colleges! Search for a school by program, location, accreditation or name, plus find lots of valuable information about attending college in California.
Visits: 5944

college.gov  
http://www.college.gov/wps/portal
college.gov is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for education beyond high school. It's intended to provide insiration, hope, and encouragement for all students to continue their education.
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Accredited Institutions of Higher Education (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation
Proper accreditation by a state agency or an approved accrediting agency is one good indication of a postsecondary school's educational quality. Check this Dept of Education database to learn more, and find out if your college is accredited.
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Campus Security Statistics (US Dept of Education)  
http://ope.ed.gov/security
Your direct link to reported crimes for over 6000 colleges and universities in the U.S. Whether you're thinking of attending a large university, a small liberal arts college, or a community college you'll find their security statistics here.
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US Air Force Academy  
http://www.usafa.af.mil
Homepage gateway for admissions to the US Air Force Academy.
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Naval Postgraduate School (US Navy)  
http://www.nps.edu
The NPS's mission is to enhance U.S. security through graduate & professional education programs. Students are U.S. military officers and government employees and its allies. Graduate fellowships are available.
Visits: 2286

United States Naval Academy  
http://www.usna.edu
Established in 1845, the Naval Academy is the undergraduate college for the Navy that prepares young men and women to become professional officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Visits: 2211

US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)  
http://www.usmma.edu
The USMMA prepares you for a bachelor of science degree, a merchant marine license, and an appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Visits: 1379

Academic Institutional Profiles (National Science Foundation)  
http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/profiles/
How does your school of choice rate on research and development funding? These Institutional Profiles show R&D expenditures and federal support for science and engineering, along with graduate student characteristics. Search by school.
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Kansas Colleges and Universities (Kansas Board of Regents)  
http://www.kansasregents.org/institutions/index.html
This State of Kansas web site will help you find a college, university, or technical school in Kansas, and provides links and contact info for the web sites and important offices at each school.
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My College Options   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.mycollegeoptions.com
My College Options allows college-bound students to match their personal goals and interests with all accredited post-secondary institutions nationwide to help them select a college. (Requires registration)
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University of Illinois Online   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.online.uillinois.edu
Learn about the University of Illinois' accredited online courses and programs. This site is a guide to distance education, class offerings, registration, admissions information, and support for online students and faculty.
Visits: 4283

UC Davis Extension   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.extension.ucdavis.edu
UC Davis Extension is the continuing education branch of UC Davis. We offer courses and certificate programs in over 60 program areas. Choose from traditional classroom and distance learning formats.
Visits: 3820

Distance Education, Indiana State University   EXIT disclaimer
http://indstate.edu/distance
Indiana State University offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional development programs via distance (online) education. Some programs require minimal campus visits.
Visits: 3634

College and University Rankings (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm
A compilation of online sources of information concerning the ranking of colleges and universities from the Education and Social Science Library - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Visits: 3530

Teachers College of Western Governors University   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.wgu.edu/tc
WGU's newest initiative offers accredited certificate, undergraduate and graduate academic degrees for current and prospective teachers based on competencies. All courses are taken online, and the certification works for several states!
Visits: 3461