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  1. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States Universities

This is a very detailed database with data about the United States universities and colleges.

  • US Universities by State
  • REST
  • API
  • Colleges
  • US Universities
  • Database
  • GraphQL API
  • Universities
  • Datasets
  • US Colleges by State
  • North America
  • List

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ClassClassesDescription
ClassRegion
Dataset will all US regions
ClassState
Dataset will all US states
ClassUniversity
Dataset will all US colleges and universities
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List of All US Colleges and Universities

This is a very detailed database with data about the United States universities and colleges. The database has 3 datasets as follows:

  • Dataset will more than 3k USA universities and colleges
  • Dataset will all 5 US regions
  • Dataset will all 50 states, Washington DC, insular states

The database is specially designed to meet developerโ€™s needs. A developer is able to perform the following actions with the database:

  • Clone and make changes to the database
  • Connect any app to the database
  • Make queries and retrieve data from the database
  • Find relations between the fields
  • Download the database in a JSON format

Here some ways developer can benefit using the service:

  • Insert data on autocomplete forms
  • Access/Retrieve data from different data sources under a single API Key
  • Run multiple queries on multiple datasets and centralize the results
  • Receive regular updates from the data sources the API Key is connected

Here are some easy-to-understand examples of the type of information you can retrieve data using this database:

  • Universities by State
  • Universities by Region

Below, details of the datasets available:

Universities Dataset

This dataset provide the following information for each university:

  • University Name in a String Format
  • State in a String Format

Example below:

  • University Name: Stanford
  • State: California

States Dataset

This dataset provide the following information for each state:

  • State Name in a String Format
  • Universities in Relation Format

Example below:

  • State: California
  • Universities: Link to all California Universities

Regions Dataset

This dataset provide the following information for each region in the US:

  • Region Name in a String Format
  • States in Relation Format

Example below:

  • Region Name: West
  • States: Link to all states that belongs to the West US Region

Query examples you get can get answers using this database

What is the number of universities and colleges in us?

Go the to the API Playground and implement a query to count the universities on the University dataset. You will get the result 3202. Please use the link below to see this example:

  • Number of US Universities - Query counting the quantity of US universities

FAQ โ€“ Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get an API key?

Getting a key is a simple and straightforward process. Please refer to the Connect Button on the top right hand side of this page. The process has 3 steps:

  • Login
  • Add a name to your app
  • Connect and get the API key

Takes less than 1 minute.

Can I use the same API Key for multiple databases?

Yes, you can integrate several databases under the same API Key.

What can I get for free?

You can use the database for free up to 10k requests per month. More details in our Pricing Page.

What is an API request?

Every moment you execute a call to the database in the name of an application using a SDKs or an API, it counts as an API request. Logins, saves, queries are examples of operations calculated as API requests, among other types of operations.

What API types are supported?

The service works with two different API protocols:

  • GraphQL
  • REST

You can make queries, access, and retrieve data from a public dataset via a GraphQL API. If you clone the database, itโ€™s possible to work with REST or GraphQL APIs.

What SDKs and Libraries are supported?

The list is pretty broad and the most common ones are:

  • iOS
  • Android
  • Javascript
  • Unity

Or just use the clone button to create a copy of this app in your account and customize according to your needs.