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About CampusGrader

Helping Students Look Beyond the College Brochure

CampusGrader brings approved student experiences, transparent ratings and consistent college comparison tools into one place so students and families can make more informed decisions.

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Our foundation

Independent, Transparent and Built Around Student Experience

Approved reviews only

Pending submissions never affect public ratings, grades, rankings, comparisons or review counts.

Consistent scoring

Colleges are reviewed across the same six student experience categories.

Clear public context

Star ratings appear with a CampusGrader letter grade and approved review count.

Student Experience First CampusGrader focuses on the practical realities of college life.

Moderated Contributions Reviews are held for approval before affecting public data.

No Pay-to-Rank System Colleges cannot purchase higher grades or ranking positions.

Our mission

Make College Research More Transparent and Useful

College decisions involve far more than rankings, reputation and promotional material. CampusGrader adds practical student experience to the research process.

Why CampusGrader exists

College Information Should Include the People Living It

Official college websites provide important facts about programs, admissions and campus resources. They do not always show what daily academic, residential and social life feels like.

CampusGrader adds another layer by organizing approved student and alumni experiences into clear categories, star averages, letter grades and comparison tools.

Reviews are not treated as a replacement for official research. They provide practical context that can help visitors ask better questions and identify areas deserving closer attention.

The CampusGrader promise

Clear Standards Across Every College Profile

Public results are built around consistent rules rather than selective presentation.

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No pending-review influence Only approved reviews contribute to public results.

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No hidden grade scale Star averages convert to published letter-grade ranges.

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No fake review totals Public counts reflect approved submissions only.

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No paid grade improvement Commercial relationships do not change public ratings.

How the platform works

From Student Review to Public College Grade

Every public rating follows a moderated process designed to keep pending submissions separate from approved results.

A Review Is Submitted

A student or alumnus selects a college and rates the established CampusGrader categories.

The Review Is Moderated

New submissions remain pending while they are reviewed against contribution guidelines.

Approved Data Is Calculated

Approved ratings are averaged for the overall score and each student-experience category.

Results Appear Publicly

Profiles display stars, a CampusGrader letter grade and the approved review count.

What students review

Six Categories That Reflect the College Experience

Every college is evaluated through the same category structure so visitors can compare the areas most important to them.

Academics

Teaching quality, classes, academic resources and the learning environment.

Housing & Dining

Residence halls, maintenance, dining choices, food quality and campus living.

Safety & Support

Campus safety, student services, accessibility and available support systems.

Cost & Value

Affordability, financial expectations and perceived value.

Campus Life

Student organizations, culture, belonging, activities and social opportunities.

Career Support

Career services, internships, advising and preparation for life after college.

Who stands behind CampusGrader

An Independent Platform Within the Grader.LLC Network

CampusGrader is developed as part of the Grader.LLC network of standards-driven review and comparison platforms.

Platform identity

Built Around Transparent Evaluation Standards

CampusGrader is an independent college review and comparison platform created to make student experience easier to understand.

The platform is designed and operated within the Grader.LLC network, whose projects use clear rating standards, visible grade systems and moderated public contributions.

CampusGrader does not represent any college, admissions office or ranking publisher. College names and institutional information are presented for identification and research purposes.

Public accountability

What Visitors Should Expect From Us

Visible scoring standards Grade ranges and review categories are published openly.

Clear moderation status Pending submissions remain outside public calculations.

Correction access Factual profile errors can be reported for review.

Commercial disclosure Sponsored or affiliate relationships will be disclosed when applicable.

Editorial independence

College Grades Cannot Be Purchased

Public ratings and rankings must remain separate from advertising, partnerships and promotional relationships.

No pay-to-rank placement

Colleges cannot pay CampusGrader to receive a higher grade, stronger rating or better ranking position.

No advertising influence

Advertising, sponsorships or affiliate relationships do not alter approved-review calculations.

No selective review counting

Approved positive and negative ratings are calculated under the same public scoring rules.

Use CampusGrader responsibly

Student Reviews Are Valuable, but They Are Not the Whole Story

Reviews reflect individual experiences. CampusGrader should be used alongside official college information, current program details, costs, accreditation records, campus visits and other independent research.

Experiences can differ Students may have different outcomes within the same college.

College information changes Tuition, policies, programs, housing and services may be updated.

Reviews support—not replace—research Confirm important decisions directly with the institution.

Corrections and concerns

A Clear Path for Factual Corrections and Content Reports

Students, alumni and college representatives can contact CampusGrader when profile information appears incorrect or content may violate platform guidelines.

Request a Profile Correction

Report inaccurate college details such as location, institutional type or other factual profile information.

Request a Correction

Report Review Content

Contact CampusGrader about a review that may violate contribution guidelines or contain inappropriate content.

Report a Concern

Review the Standards

Read the contribution and moderation expectations used when evaluating submitted college reviews.

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Standards and transparency

Learn More About How CampusGrader Works

Review the public standards behind grades, moderation, college profiles and platform participation.

How Grades Work Review the star-to-letter-grade scale and public calculation process. View grade standards → Review Guidelines Understand what CampusGrader expects from submitted reviews. Read the guidelines → College Rankings See how approved-review coverage affects ranking eligibility. View rankings → Contact CampusGrader Ask a question, report a concern or request a factual correction. Contact the platform →

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Use CampusGrader as one part of a broader college research process. Review published profiles, compare schools and contribute a thoughtful college experience.

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