Fiske Guide to Colleges 2026
42nd Edition
Published on 15. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
864 pages
978-1-4642-3301-2 (ISBN)
Description
Offering the most current information on all aspects of campus life, The Fiske Guide to Colleges gives an in-depth look at the best and most interesting schools in the nation and abroad. The Fiske Guide's detailed profiles bring to life the heart and personality of each school, helping students find the perfect fit for their education and life.
"The best college guide you can buy." - USA Today
Every college and university has a story, and no one tells those stories like former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. That's why, for more than 40 years, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has been the leading guide to 320 four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites.
Fully updated and expanded every year, Fiske is the most authoritative source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland-so you can find the best fits for you.
In addition to detailed and candid stories on each school, you will find-
A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college
Lists of strong programs and popular majors at each college
"Overlap" listings to help you expand your options
Indexes that break down schools by state, price, and average debt
Exclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratings
All the basics, including financial aid stats and acceptance rates
Plus a special section highlighting the 20 public and private Best Buy schools-colleges that provide the best educational value
"The best college guide you can buy." - USA Today
Every college and university has a story, and no one tells those stories like former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. That's why, for more than 40 years, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has been the leading guide to 320 four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites.
Fully updated and expanded every year, Fiske is the most authoritative source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland-so you can find the best fits for you.
In addition to detailed and candid stories on each school, you will find-
A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college
Lists of strong programs and popular majors at each college
"Overlap" listings to help you expand your options
Indexes that break down schools by state, price, and average debt
Exclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratings
All the basics, including financial aid stats and acceptance rates
Plus a special section highlighting the 20 public and private Best Buy schools-colleges that provide the best educational value
More details
Edition
42nd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Sourcebooks, Inc
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 47 mm
Weight
1544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4642-3301-2 (9781464233012)
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Person
EDWARD B. FISKE served for 17 years as education editor of the New York Times. He created the Fiske Guide to Colleges to give college-bound students and their families better information on which to base their educational choices. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.