Common App
Higher EducationVirginia, United States201-500 Employees
Common App is a not-for-profit organization that brings together more than 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1975, it has pursued access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the organization operates within the higher education sector and coordinates admissions-related efforts among its member institutions. As a mid-sized nonprofit, it collaborates with its member schools and other higher education partners to advance college access and fair admissions. A recent development is a partnership with EdVisorly, an AI enrollment platform, intended to streamline the admissions process and deliver measurable impact for institutions.