College Research & Statistics
Data-driven answers to the biggest questions about college — backed by NCES, BLS, and federal sources. No opinions, just numbers.
10 data guides
Average ACT Score Statistics (2026)
The average ACT composite score is 19.5. See breakdowns by subject, state, demographics, and what the trends mean for your college applications.
12 min readAverage College GPA Statistics (2026)
The average college GPA is about 3.15. See how GPAs vary by major, institution type, and gender, plus what GPA employers actually look for.
12 min readAverage Cost of College Statistics (2026)
Average college cost is $23,250/year at public 4-year schools. See net price, room and board, and how sticker price compares to what families pay.
12 min readAverage SAT Score Statistics (2026)
The average SAT score is 1028. See full breakdowns by state, demographics, section, and how scores have changed over the past decade.
12 min readAverage Student Loan Debt Statistics (2026)
Average student loan debt is about $37,850 per borrower. See breakdowns by degree level, state, age group, and repayment trends.
12 min readCollege Acceptance Rates Statistics (2026)
College acceptance rates for 2026: most schools accept 60%+ of applicants. See rates by selectivity tier, trends over time, and why the data is misleading.
12 min readEasiest College Majors Statistics (2026)
Which college majors are considered easiest? Data on GPA averages, study hours, and graduation rates by major, plus why 'easy' might be the wrong question.
12 min readHardest College Majors Statistics (2026)
Hardest college majors ranked by GPA, study hours, and dropout rates. Engineering, physics, and nursing top the list. Full data.
12 min readMost Popular College Majors Statistics (2026)
Business is the most popular college major by a wide margin. See top majors by enrollment, growth trends, and what it means for jobs.
12 min readMost Regretted College Majors Statistics (2026)
About 44% of graduates regret their major choice. See which majors have the highest regret rates, why, and how to avoid becoming a statistic.
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