GradFax was created because the college search system failed us. Now we're fixing it.
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GradFax is "Carfax for colleges." Just like Carfax gives you the real history of a used car before you buy it, GradFax gives you the real data on a college before you apply. No marketing spin. No paid rankings. Just facts.
We cover approximately 6,000 accredited institutions across all 50 states, pulling data directly from federal databases that schools are legally required to report to. Our data includes tuition costs, acceptance rates, graduation rates, post-graduation earnings, student demographics, financial aid statistics, and more.
We believe that access to accurate, unbiased college information is a right — not a privilege reserved for families who can afford college counselors or premium subscriptions.
Every statistic comes from IPEDS or College Scorecard — federally mandated databases, not self-reported surveys.
Schools cannot pay to rank higher or appear more prominently. Search results are based on fit, not funding.
Core search and comparison tools will always be free. Premium features fund the platform without compromising the core experience.
Every data point links to its source. Community-sourced data is clearly labeled. If we can't cite it, we don't display it.
General inquiries: hello@gradfax.com
Privacy concerns: privacy@gradfax.com