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General College & University Information
American Universities
Free Website: http://www.clas.ufl.edu/au/
Simple alphabetical list of links to web sites of American Universities.
Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, L 901 .F5
2001 edition available through netLibrary.
Comprehensive guide to more than 1500 American, Canadian and Mexican colleges and universities and American-operated schools abroad. Entries include data on enrollment, costs, faculty and student activities.
College and University Home Pages
Free Website: http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/univ.html
Colleges and universities arranged alphabetically or geographically by state or province from around the world.
The College Blue Book 32nd ed.
Location: JPL Reference Stacks LA226 .C685
These five volumes provide narrative descriptions, tabular data (including costs and enrollment figures), degrees offered by college and subject, information about occupational education, and scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans.
CollegeSource Online (UTSA subscription)
Provides over 12,600 college catalogs in complete cover-to-cover original page format including 2-year, 4-year, graduate, and professional schools. Updated constantly. Full Text
The College Handbook
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB 2351 .A1 .C6
Location: Downtown Library, Reference, LB 2351 .A1 .C6
In addition to serving as an exhaustive directory of post-secondary schools in the United States, this directory discusses both generalities and school-by-school particulars of the admissions process, including early admission rules and how to plan your application and acceptance.
Lovejoy’s College Guide
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LA226 .L6
Concise information on accreditation, type, enrollment, equipment, expenses, and degrees. Also has sections on advice for choosing a college and obtaining loans and scholarship.
Peterson’s College and University Almanac
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, L 901 .P4532
Information on 1,700 regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Peterson’s Four Year Colleges
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, L 901 .P447
Half page entries on 2000 institutions with details of enrollment, admission requirements, expenses, housing, student aid and programs. Longer entries for 800 institutions describing campus environment and student activities.
Peterson’s Guide to Two Year Colleges
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, L901 .P448
Descriptions of 1,400 accredited institutions in the U.S. and its territories awarding the associate degree as their most popular undergraduate offering, plus some non-degree-granting schools.
Universities.com
Free Website: http://www.universities.com
Search this web site for universities located in the U.S. and international countries.
Universities Worldwide
Free Website: http://univ.cc/
Searchable database of universities around the world.
University Index
Free Website: http://www.braintrack.com/
Provides over 6,600 Links to Higher Educational Institutions in 170 Countries.
U.S. University and Community Colleges
Free Website: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
Search web servers at universities and community colleges alphabetically or by state.
Web U.S. Higher Education
Free Website: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/
Links to regionally-accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States, alphabetically or by state.
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Graduate Schools and Program Information
Peterson’s Guide to Graduate and Professional Programs
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, L 901 .P44c (6 volumes)
Guides for Physical Sciences & Mathematics, & Agricultural Sciences; Humanities Arts & Social Sciences; Biological Sciences; Engineering & Applied Sciences; Business, Education, Health Information Studies, Law & Social Work. First volume is overview.
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Planning, Deciding, and Applying
2005 Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page
Free Website: http://www.college-scholarships.com/
Is an all purpose college and scholarship information web site which includes links to nine free Internet scholarship search databases, links to college websites and online applications, and much more.
Adventures in Education
Free Website: http://adventuresineducation.org/
Offers guidance on selecting a school, the application process, financing, and career choice.
Campus Tours: Virtual College Tours
Free Website: http://www.campustours.com/
Provides links to college web sites that include virtual tours, campus maps, and Webcams.
College Board Online
Free Website: http://www.collegeboard.org/
"The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college and opportunity." They administer college entrance tests, such as the SAT, and offer academic preparation and transition to higher education.
CollegeNET
Free Website: http://www.collegenet.com/
Allows users to search for schools by various criteria. Also includes an application service.
Princeton Review
Free Website: http://www.princetonreview.com/
Includes profiles of schools, an application service, advice on choosing a school, and other resources.
Get Recruited by Colleges and Universities
Free Website: http://www.get-recruited.com/
Offers students a chance to be recruited by, and perhaps be offered scholarships to attend colleges, universities and graduate schools throughout the United States.
Mapping Your Future
Free Website: http://mappingyourfuture.org/
This site provides information on choosing a college, paying for it, and planning a career.
National Center for Education Statistics (College Opportunities Online)
Free Website: http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/
This site is brought to you the National Center for Education Statistics and links you to over 9,000 colleges and universities in the United States. This site is particularly focused on assisting college students, future students, and their parents understand the differences between colleges and how much it costs to attend college.
Petersons.com
Free Website: http://www.petersons.com/
This web site provides selected information from the databases of major publishers of college and graduate school guides, including information on internships, careers, study abroad and institutions which offer distance learning. Peterson’s does not provide educational ranking, but you can search for schools that offer specific majors and graduate programs.
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Educational Rankings
College and University Rankings
Free Website: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankgen.htm
List of resources that rank higher education institutions, graduate and research programs, undergraduate research programs.
Educational Rankings Annual
Location: JPL Reference Stacks LB 2331.63 .E383 1991-2006
This source is a compendium of 3,000 lists on many facets of education based on numerical and qualitative data, such as reputation. Entries are arranged alphabetically by subject and include a brief explanation of the rankings basis and background.
The Top American Research Universities : an annual report from the Lombardi Program on Measuring University Performance
Location: JPL Folio Stacks LB2331.63 .T67
Free Website: http://mup.asu.edu/research.html
Site includes general information about colleges and universities, college rankings, and college life. Current report and archival reports available.
Best 357 College Rankings
Free Website: http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankings.asp Informal college rankings from the Princeton Review.
U.S. News and World Report College Rankings
Free Website: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
This site contains extensive college ranking information. The list is divided by region and by category (National Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Schools and Top Public Schools).
U.S. News and World Report Graduate School Rankings
Free Website: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/rankguide/rghome.htm
This site contains the most recent rankings of graduate programs in several disciplines. The site also contains links to general information about admittance to graduate school, test information, etc.
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Financial Aid Information (scholarships, grants, fellowships)
Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, AS911 .A2 A67
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Location: JPL US Documents, PrEx 2.20: 1992-2004
Free Website: http://www.gsa.gov/fdac/
The College Blue Book; Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants and Loans
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LA226 .C685 v. 5
College for Texans from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Free Website: http://www.collegefortexans.com/
Up-to-date, easy-to-follow information on: preparing for college, selecting a college, paying for college, making your way through college, and choosing a career. Includes free publications including Financial Aid for Texas Students.
College Costs and Financial Aid Handbook
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2342 .C633a
Location: Downtown Library, Reference, LB2342 .C633a
Directory of Financial Aids for Minorities
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2338 .D56
Directory of Financial Aids for Women
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2338 .D564
Also available through netLibrary
Directory of Research Grants
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2338 .D57
FastWeb.com: Free Scholarships and College Searches & Financial Aid Tools
Free Website: http://www.fastweb.com/
FastWeb provides students with information on scholarships, grants, and fellowships suited to their goals and qualifications, at no cost. (Registration is required)
Financial Aid for African Americans
Available through netLibrary
Financial Aid for Asian Americans
Available through netLibrary
Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans
Available through netLibrary
Financial Aid for Native Americans
Available through netLibrary
Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2337.2 .F58 1998/2000
Financial Aid for Texas Students.
Free Website: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/pdf/0539.pdf
FindAid: Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Free Website: http://www.finaid.org/
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
Free Website: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/FYE/index.html
An introductory publication for students providing general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial aid programs.
Guaranteed Scholarships and Financial Aid
Free Website: http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
Lists and describes scholarships offered by individual colleges and universities to all enrolled students meeting the specific criteria.
The Grants Register
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2338 .G7
The Hispanic Scholarship Directory
Location: JPL Reference Stacks & Downtown Library, Reference, LB2338 .H57
The Minority and Women’s Complete Scholarship Book
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2338 .M56 1998
Money for Graduate Students in the Biological and Health Sciences
Available through netLibrary
Money for Graduate Students in the Humanities
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB 2337.2 .M664
Also available through netLibrary
Money for Graduate Students in the Sciences
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2337.2 .M666 1996-1998
Also available through netLibrary
Money for Graduate Students in the Social Sciences
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LB2337.2 .M667
Also available through netLibrary
Sallie Mae
Free Website: http://www.salliemae.com/
Sallie Mae provides funds for educational loans, primarily federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). The company currently owns or manages student loans for more than seven million borrowers and is the nation’s leading provider of education loans.
Straight Talk about College Costs and Prices : Report of the National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education
Location: JPL Reference Stacks, LA227.4 .N38
Location: Downtown Library, Reference, LA227.4 .N38
Student Guide : Financial Aid ... from the U.S. Department of Education
Free Website: http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS36364 in both Spanish and English
The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the Department’s Student Financial Assistance office. The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
Study of College Costs and Prices, 1988-89 to 1997-98
Free Website: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2002157/
From the National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Science, U.S. Department of Education.
UTSA’s Office of Student Financial Aid
Free Website: http://www.utsa.edu/financialaid/
UTSA’s Scholarship Office
Free Website: http://www.utsa.edu/scholarships
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Databases & Article Searching
The UTSA Library may not always own the items listed in the resources below. Search the Library Catalog, UCAT, to see if the library owns or subscribes to a particular item.
CollegeSource Online (UTSA subscription)
Provides over 12,600 college catalogs in complete cover-to-cover original page format including 2-year, 4-year, graduate, and professional schools. Updated constantly. Full Text
Education Abstracts (UTSA subscription)
Provides selective indexing and abstracting services to more than 400 periodicals. Abstracting coverage begins with January 1994. Full text coverage of more than 150 of the periodicals begin with 1996. Full Text & Full Image
ERIC (UTSA subscription)
Index to materials in all areas of education including journal and education documents citations. Citations Only
Professional Development Collection (UTSA subscription)
A highly specialized collection of over 500 journal titles designed for professional educators, covering topics from children’s health and development to cutting-edge pedagogical theory and practice. Full-text coverage for over 400 journals. Updated twice per week. The Professional Development Collection is a subset of Academic Search Complete. Full Text & Full Image
Testing and Education Reference Center (via GaleNet) (UTSA subscription)
Provides access to comprehensive information related to colleges and universities, financial aid, and test preparation. Features interactive online practice tests for preparatory examinations in PDF format, including the ACT, CLEP, GED, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, SAT and others. Includes Essay Edge and Resume Edge to provide guidance on organizing and writing application essays and resumes. Updated regularly. Full Text & Full Image
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Books
Books and Materials at the UTSA Library
UCAT, UTSA Library Online Catalog
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