Niche.com

Real Insights into College Life

Niche.com goes beyond traditional college rankings and statistics by incorporating millions of reviews and survey responses from real students and alumni. It provides detailed profiles, grades (A-F) for various aspects like academics, dorms, food, and party scene, offering a unique perspective on campus culture and student experience.

Key Features

• In-Depth College Profiles: Combines stats with extensive student reviews and ratings.
• Student Life Insights: Detailed information on dorms, food, safety, athletics, diversity, nightlife, etc.
• Rankings & Lists: Publishes numerous rankings based on data and student feedback (use rankings thoughtfully).
• Advanced Search Filters: Search by major, location, acceptance rate, cost, student interests, and more.
• Scholarship Search: Includes a database of scholarships students can apply for.
• K-12 School Search: Also offers information and reviews for K-12 schools and neighborhoods.

How it Helps Students

• Get a feel for a college's atmosphere and student life beyond official brochures.
• Read unfiltered opinions from current students and recent grads.
• Compare schools based on factors important to student experience.
• Discover schools that might be a good 'fit' culturally.

Pricing & Access

Niche.com is free for students and parents to use for searching schools, reading reviews, and finding scholarships. An account may be needed for certain features like saving lists.