This directory identifies post-secondary, degree-granting institutions in the U.S., its possessions, & its territories. These institutions have been accredited by regional, national, professional, & specialized agencies that are recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Colleges & universities are listed by state. The entries provide institutional characteristics, the names of administrative officers, along with: alpha code, congressional district, contact information, accreditation, FICE identification, date established, enrollment, annual tuition & fees, IRS status, school calendar, & affiliation. Carnegie classification codes, statewide agencies of higher education, & U.S. Department of Education offices are listed, along with nationally recognized accrediting agencies & associations & their current contact information, statistical data, explanatory notes, & symbols. Recommended in: ALA's Guide to Reference Books.

The Directory list 5,500+ accredited, degree-granting post-secondary education institutions in the United States.