US Universities Database API

API ID 6053

The US Universities Database API offers extensive data on colleges and universities across the United States, covering various types of post-secondary institutions in all states and territories.

100% uptime 2,575 ms avg response

API Documentation

Endpoints

Request
This endpoint retrieves the list of all U.S. states available in the dataset.
Endpoint ID: 8179
POST https://pr213-testing.zylalabs.com/api/6053/us+universities+database+api/8179/obtain+all+states+in+the+us
INPUT PARAMETERS

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INPUT PARAMETERS

This endpoint does not require any input parameters.

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
[{"states":["Massachusetts","Connecticut","California","New Jersey","Pennsylvania","Indiana","New York","Georgia","Virginia","Ohio","Minnesota","North Carolina","Washington","Florida","Texas","Kentucky","Tennessee","Alabama","Iowa","Oregon","Louisiana","Maryland","South Carolina","Arkansas","Wisconsin","Missouri","Virginia","District of Columbia"]}]
Obtain all states in the US — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request POST 'https://pr213-testing.zylalabs.com/api/6053/us+universities+database+api/8179/obtain+all+states+in+the+us' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{}'

Request
This endpoint allows users to retrieve a list of colleges in a specific U.S. state. To use it, you must indicate a state as a parameter. To get them, use the fisrt endpoint.
Endpoint ID: 8180
POST https://pr213-testing.zylalabs.com/api/6053/us+universities+database+api/8180/obtain+us+universities+by+state
INPUT PARAMETERS

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INPUT PARAMETERS

state
API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
[{"colleges":[{"name":"Columbia University","state":"New York"},{"name":"Cornell University","state":"New York"},{"name":"New York University","state":"New York"},{"name":"University of Rochester","state":"New York"},{"name":"Rochester Institute of Technology","state":"New York"},{"name":"Vassar College","state":"New York"},{"name":"Bard College","state":"New York"},{"name":"Hamilton College","state":"New York"},{"name":"Skidmore College","state":"New York"},{"name":"Sarah Lawrence College","state":"New York"},{"name":"Barnard College","state":"New York"},{"name":"SUNY Binghamton","state":"New York"},{"name":"SUNY Buffalo","state":"New York"},{"name":"SUNY Stony Brook","state":"New York"},{"name":"SUNY Albany","state":"New York"}]}]
Obtain us universities by state — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request POST 'https://pr213-testing.zylalabs.com/api/6053/us+universities+database+api/8180/obtain+us+universities+by+state' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{"state":"Required"}'

Request
This endpoint provides users with detailed information about a specific universities using its name. To use it, you must indicate a university as a parameter. You can get them by using the second endpoint.
Endpoint ID: 8181
POST https://pr213-testing.zylalabs.com/api/6053/us+universities+database+api/8181/get+universities+data
INPUT PARAMETERS

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INPUT PARAMETERS

university
API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
[{"institution":"Harvard University","state":"Massachusetts","rank":1,"type":"Private","endowment_data":{"endowment":"$49.495 billion","change_1_year":"+0.1%","change_5_year":"+29.2%","change_10_year":"+53.1%"}}]
Get universities data — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request POST 'https://pr213-testing.zylalabs.com/api/6053/us+universities+database+api/8181/get+universities+data' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{"university":"Required"}'

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the US Universities Database API simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.

Headers
Header Description
Authorization Required Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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Overview

The US Universities Database API provides in-depth information on higher education institutions throughout the United States. It includes a diverse range of schools, such as Doctoral/Research Universities, Master's Colleges, Baccalaureate Colleges, Associate's Colleges, and specialized institutions like law and medical schools. The API delivers key details, including institution names, classifications, locations, and other essential attributes related to post-secondary education.

US Universities Database API FAQs

The US Universities Database API covers a diverse range of post-secondary institutions, including Doctoral/Research Universities, Master's Colleges, Baccalaureate Colleges, Associate's Colleges, and specialized institutions such as law and medical schools.

You can retrieve key details about higher education institutions, including institution names, classifications, locations, and other essential attributes related to post-secondary education.

To access the US Universities Database API, you typically need to sign up for an API key through the provider's website, which will allow you to make requests and retrieve data.

The US Universities Database API aims to provide accurate and current information; however, it is advisable to check the API documentation for details on how frequently the data is updated.

Yes, the US Universities Database API allows you to filter data based on various criteria, such as institution type, location, and classification, enabling you to customize your queries.

The API has three main endpoints: one returns a list of U.S. states, another provides universities by state, and the third delivers detailed information about specific universities. Each endpoint returns structured JSON data relevant to its function.

Key fields include "states" for the states endpoint, "colleges" with names and states for the universities by state endpoint, and detailed attributes like "institution," "state," "rank," and "endowment_data" for the university data endpoint.

The first endpoint requires no parameters. The second endpoint requires a "state" parameter to filter universities by state, while the third endpoint requires a "university" parameter to retrieve specific university details.

Each response is structured as a JSON array containing objects. For example, the universities by state endpoint returns an array of college objects, each with "name" and "state" fields, while the university data endpoint includes detailed attributes about a specific institution.

The states endpoint provides a list of U.S. states. The universities by state endpoint lists colleges in a specified state, while the university data endpoint offers comprehensive details about a specific university, including its type, rank, and financial data.

The API sources its data from reputable educational databases and institutions. Regular updates and quality checks are conducted to ensure the information remains accurate and reliable, although users should verify critical data independently.

Common use cases include academic research, college selection assistance, educational app development, and data analysis for trends in higher education across different states and institution types.

Users can parse the JSON responses to extract relevant information for their applications. For instance, they can display university rankings, filter colleges by state, or analyze endowment data for financial insights.

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