• How many states and countries are represented in the student body? What percentage of students are from out of state?
• What percentage of students return for their sophomore year?
• What percentage of students eventually graduate from this school?
• What percentage of students live on campus?
• What percentage of students stay on campus on weekends? holidays?

ADMISSIONS PROFILE

• How many applications are received for first year admission?
• What percentage of applications are typically admitted?
• What is the academic profile of admitted students?

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIESYour education will transcend the borders of the classroom. The college you choose should offer flexible and varied opportunities and those programs should be active.

• Are internships available? Are they limited to certain majors? Can first-years students and sophomores have internships? Are internships available on or near campus?
• Are study abroad programs offered? To which countries? How popular are they?
• Are research opportunities available for undergrad? How active is the undergrad research program? Is it limited to certain majors?
• What other kind of special academic opportunities are offered?

EXTRACURRICULAR/ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

• How many extracurricular club and organizations are available? What types?

COST/FINANCIAL AID

• Does a student's ability to pay affect the admissions decision?
• What is the cost of tuition, room and board?
• What percentage of students receive financial aid?
• Does the college offer merit-based scholarships in addition to need-based financial aid?

CAMPUS

• What is the campus like?

LOCATION

• Is the campus located in a city, suburb or rural area?
• How easy will it be to get to and from home?

FACILITIES

• How extensive and up-to-date are the libraries?
• academic buildings?
• student center?
• dining facilities?
• recreational and athletic facilities?
• residence halls?