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Safety Tab All school pages on College Raptor have a safety tab. It has information regarding on- and off-campus reports of arrests and criminal offenses. As unfortunate as these crimes are, we feel it is important to share the data with our users. We want you to have a well-rounded understanding of what the campus …

A newer feature on our site is the incorporation of social media posts from the school or from individuals in that area on our social media tab. This way, users like you can see them and get a better feel for what the campus culture might be like. We currently do not have social media …

The Campus Life tab for a school has a wide variety of information available to consider. The top section contains data regarding housing available on campus, including whether or not students are required to live on campus, if the school has meal plans, and the names of residence halls or other buildings reserved for students …

Figuring out what you want to major in can be a different process for everyone. For some people, they know exactly what they want to study, make a plan, and stick to it. For others, they might have an idea that ends up changing. And in some cases, you may have no idea until you …

The academics tab for a school gives more information about class size, graduation rates, and what the student body population looks like. The first-year retention rate shows the percent of freshmen that stay at Iowa beyond their first year. This can help indicate whether or not students feel comfortable on campus. The next section highlights …

The third tab on a school page is chock-full of information breaking down the college costs of attending that particular college or university. The page starts off by showing you the sticker price of the school compared to your personalized net price estimate. The net price is the full cost of attendance, minus grants, scholarships, …

In the admissions tab found within a school’s page on College Raptor is a lot of information regarding admission to that school. College Raptor calculates your estimated odds of admission based on the information you provide when you create a profile. This can help you determine a good variety of schools to apply to; you …

Just getting started on College Raptor? First things first, make sure you have completed your profile with as much information as possible and used our college match tool. Doing this will allow you to be matched with colleges that are a great fit for you academically and financially. The overview tab is essentially what it …