Write a list of personal preferences for college selection. Keep it handy when speaking with college representatives or visiting campuses. Consider factors such as class size, tuition and fee rates, and proximity to your home or office.
Access College Board's official website. If you know the name of the college or university, enter it into the site's search field. A list of colleges will be displayed on the following page, along with the school's contact information, a list of majors, tuition costs and other relevant data. Utilize the "Find Your Match" feature to search for schools by type, setting, size and public vs. private. Click the box next to "public" to view a list of public schools only.
Contact the respective state Department of Education's agency. Most agencies provide contact information for all educational institutions within the state, including both public and private colleges and universities. Log onto the agency's website and look for "Higher Education" or "Post-Secondary" headings. Click on the respective link to view a list of schools.
Log onto the National Center for Education Statistics' website. This site allows users to locate schools by name or specific search parameters. You must enter a school name, city and state, or ZIP code to begin your search. Check the box next to "colleges" under the "institutions" heading and click "search." View the list of colleges and universities along with contact information, school characteristics and enrollment statistics.