College Scorecard API Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Access official US higher education costs and performance data.
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Why people use College Scorecard API
College Scorecard API: Stop Scraping Government Education Data
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You just ask for the data, and it pulls the official records directly into your conversation. You get a clean summary of costs and programs without ever opening a browser tab.
What Vinkius changes
You get official government school data without the manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
The Budget-Conscious Parent
A parent asks the agent to find all schools in Ohio with nursing programs that cost under $15k a year.
- Real-world use case 02
The Regional Researcher
A researcher asks the agent to list every college in New York and show their student body size for a study.
- Real-world use case 03
The Local Counselor
A counselor asks the agent to find schools within 10 miles of a specific ZIP code that offer engineering.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete College Scorecard API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with College Scorecard API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through College Scorecard API.
- 01 Capability
Get college details
The get_college_details capability pulls the full metadata and official records for a specific college ID. It retrieves the complete data for a single institution.
- 02 Capability
Get fields of study
The get_fields_of_study capability looks up specific programs or academic fields for different schools. It lets you see exactly what majors or certifications a school provides.
- 03 Capability
List colleges by state
The list_colleges_by_state capability retrieves every school listed in a specific state. This gives you a full overview of the higher education landscape in a region.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through College Scorecard API.
- 04 Capability
Search colleges
The search_colleges capability finds colleges and universities across the United States. It helps your agent identify specific institutions by name quickly.
- 05 Capability
List colleges by zip
The list_colleges_by_zip capability identifies schools near a specific ZIP code. Use it to find local academic options in a specific neighborhood.
- 06 Capability
List colleges by city
The list_colleges_by_city capability identifies all academic institutions within a specific city. It helps you see all the educational options in an urban area.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask College Scorecard API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use College Scorecard API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ais6261NuKu7n0Wq0B6MXFxqW6QudnVZyF3yo3Lb/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it College Scorecard API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable College Scorecard API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ais6261NuKu7n0Wq0B6MXFxqW6QudnVZyF3yo3Lb/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the College Scorecard API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable College Scorecard API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"college-scorecard-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ais6261NuKu7n0Wq0B6MXFxqW6QudnVZyF3yo3Lb/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using College Scorecard API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using College Scorecard API, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"college-scorecard-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ais6261NuKu7n0Wq0B6MXFxqW6QudnVZyF3yo3Lb/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using College Scorecard API
Ask Copilot: "Using College Scorecard API, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"college-scorecard-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ais6261NuKu7n0Wq0B6MXFxqW6QudnVZyF3yo3Lb/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using College Scorecard API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using College Scorecard API, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"college-scorecard-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ais6261NuKu7n0Wq0B6MXFxqW6QudnVZyF3yo3Lb/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using College Scorecard API
Ask Cline: "Using College Scorecard API, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add college-scorecard-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ais6261NuKu7n0Wq0B6MXFxqW6QudnVZyF3yo3Lb/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using College Scorecard API
Ask Claude: "Using College Scorecard API, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work College Scorecard can move forward.
Students and parents trying to navigate the massive cost of college, and researchers who need verified enrollment trends without manual data scraping.
High School Student
Comparing tuition costs across three different states for a nursing degree to find the best value.
Academic Researcher
Auditing enrollment demographics for a multi-year study on regional trends in the Midwest.
Guidance Counselor
Finding the nearest schools with specific vocational programs for a group of students in a specific ZIP code.
Operations Lead
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Before you connect
Questions about College Scorecard.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the College Scorecard API show me how much a specific degree costs?
Yes, it pulls tuition and cost data for specific fields of study. This helps you see the actual price tag for different majors at various schools.
Does this work for schools outside of the United States?
No, this Connector is specifically for US higher education data. It pulls records from the Department of Education's database.
Can I use the College Scorecard API to find schools near my house?
Yes, you can provide a ZIP code and the agent will list nearby institutions. It's a fast way to see what's in your local area.
Is the data from the College Scorecard API official?
Yes, the data comes directly from the Department of Education. It's one of the most authoritative sources for school performance and costs.
How can I use this for academic research?
You can use it to audit enrollment trends and program distributions across entire states or cities. It helps you gather verified data for large-scale studies.
Can I see what majors a specific college offers?
Yes, you can query specific fields of study for any institution. This lets you quickly see the range of academic programs available.
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 capability 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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