Online Colleges - There are a numerous number of online colleges today. You receive your degree by completing the online classes. A lot of the time with tests then you have to go to a testing center to check in and show proof of identity in order to take the tests.

Universities - These are the colleges that have the sports, dorm rooms, competitive teams to be able to join, ect.... The are the colleges that you hear of everyone talking about their "College Days".

Liberal Arts Colleges - Classes are smaller and more likely for personal attention. Mainly the types of degrees offered at these colleges are humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

Community or Junior Colleges - Usually offer an Associate degree or certificates and gets you ready for the entry into the field of your study. Personal attention is very likely at these types of colleges.

Upper-Division Schools - Offers the last two more specialized classes for the Bachelor degree the student is seeking. Students transfer in to these colleges after completion of an Associates Degree at a Community or Junior College or the second year at a University.

Agricultural, Technical, and Specialized Colleges - If you have made up your mind exactly what you are going to pursue then there may be a specialized College for that field. An example would be a Radiologist or nurse.

Public or Private - The main difference is where the college receives its funding. Public gets a lot of funding from the state whereas private gets its funding from tuition and fees. The accredidation of the schools are also different so make sure you understand which accreditation the school has and what it means. Do not make the mistake of planning on transfering to a different college without researching to make sure the classes are going to transfer. This is a very common mistake that students make. Do your homework and don't make this mistake.

Special Interests Colleges - Some examples are: Same Sex, Religiously Affiliated Colleges, Historically Black Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Colleges.