Terms of Service

1. About This Site

College Stats Decoded is operated by College Stats Decoded LLC, a Florida limited liability company. This site is an independent website that aggregates and presents publicly available data about U.S. colleges and universities. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any college, university, government agency, or testing organization.

2. Data Sources

Data displayed on this site is sourced from the following publicly available sources:

• Common Data Set (CDS) — Annual institutional surveys completed by colleges and universities and published publicly on their websites.
• IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) — Federal data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
• NACUBO (National Association of College and University Business Officers) — Annual endowment study data.
• Institutional Websites — Financial aid policy information, including no-loan aid policies, sourced directly from individual college and university websites.

All source data is publicly available. We do not claim ownership of any underlying institutional data.

3. Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive to present data accurately, College Stats Decoded makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the information on this site. Data may contain errors, omissions, or discrepancies from original source materials. Known data quality issues are noted where identified.

This site is in beta. Data and features are subject to change without notice.

4. Informational Use Only

All information on this site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes financial aid advice, college counseling, or any other professional advice. Users should independently verify any information before relying on it for decisions.

5. Limitation of Liability

College Stats Decoded shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this site or reliance on any information provided herein.

6. No Endorsement

The presentation of data about any institution on this site does not constitute an endorsement, ranking, or recommendation of that institution by College Stats Decoded.

7. Intellectual Property

The design, layout, and original content of College Stats Decoded are © 2026 College Stats Decoded LLC. Underlying institutional data remains the property of the respective institutions and data providers.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.