Questions You Should Ask About a College

General

How many students attend the university?

What is the total cost of attendance?

Are financial aid and scholarships available?

What kinds of students activities are offered?

How many students live on campus?

How diverse is the campus? 

How does the school promote diversity?

What is the crime rate on campus and in the surrounding neighborhood?

What student organizations are on campus?

What service does the student health clinic provide?

What about 24-hour emergency care?

Academic

What academic majors are offered?

Are there any services available for students who are undecided about a major?

If I change my mind, is it easy to change majors?

What is the average class size, and what is the student-to-teacher ratio?

Is the university accredited by a national agency?

Are internships or other work experienced programs available in my major?

Will I have a faculty advisor to help me select classes?

How does the school help graduates find jobs?

What is the retention rate (how many students come back after their freshman year)?

What is the classroom environment like?

How much student-teacher interaction is there?

Are you able to visit the campus and sit in on a class?

How many computers/computer labs are there?

Are they up-to-date and accessible to all students?

Careers

What types of jobs are available for students in my intended major?

What is the job placement rate for graduates in my intended major, and what salaries do recent graduates earn?

Are there specific tests or licensure exams required to be employed in my anticipated career field?

If so, how well do your graduates do on those tests?

Is there a career planning of job service office on campus?

Is there a service on campus to help students with writing resumes, interviewing, and other job placement information?