College Scorecard API MCP Server
Access US college data — audit school performance and costs via AI.
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What is the College Scorecard MCP Server?
The College Scorecard MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to College Scorecard via 6 tools. Access US college data — audit school performance and costs via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate College Scorecard
Ask your AI agent "Search for schools named 'Harvard' using College Scorecard API." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 6 tools connected to real College Scorecard data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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College Scorecard API MCP Server capabilities
6 toolsGet full details for a specific college by ID
Get details for specific programs or fields of study
List schools in a specific city
List all schools in a specific state
List schools near a specific ZIP code
Search for colleges and universities in the US
What the College Scorecard API MCP Server unlocks
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire higher education research workflow with College Scorecard API, the authoritative source for United States school performance and cost data. By connecting the Department of Education's API to your agent, you transform complex college searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for schools, audit enrollment metadata, and retrieve detailed program reports without you ever touching a government portal. Whether you are a student planning your future or a researcher monitoring academic trends, your agent acts as a real-time education consultant, ensuring your data is always grounded in official, government-verified records.
What you can do
- School Auditing — Search for thousands of US colleges and universities by name and retrieve detailed metadata, including location and website links.
- Enrollment Oversight — Retrieve latest student body size and demographics to maintain a clear view of campus scale.
- Geographic Discovery — List schools by state, city, or near specific ZIP codes to identify regional academic hubs instantly.
- Program Intelligence — Query specific fields of study and program data to understand the academic offerings of different institutions.
- Cost Analysis — Retrieve data on tuition and costs to assist in financial planning for higher education.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Data.gov API Key
3. Start managing your education intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Students & Parents — monitor college options and retrieve cost metadata straight from your workflow.
- Academic Researchers — verify enrollment trends and audit program distributions without manual database searches.
- Guidance Counselors — perform rapid audits of nearby schools and identify program markers through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate education data querying to orchestrate cross-functional outreach teams smoothly.
Frequently asked questions about the College Scorecard API MCP Server
How do I find my College Scorecard API Key?
Register for a free API Key at Data.gov. Your key will be displayed instantly and sent via email. Copy and paste it below.
Can the agent filter by school state?
Yes. Use the list_colleges_by_state tool providing the 2-letter ISO state code (e.g., 'CA' for California). Your agent will return all matching schools in that state instantly.
Is student body size data provided?
Yes. The school records retrieved by your agent include the latest official student size (enrollment) for undergraduate programs where available.
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