The for-profit Universal College Application is accepted by 1[1] higher education institution in the United States (as of November 2024).

The Universal College Application was created for use by any size or type of higher education institution.

[2][3] Unlike some of its competitors, the Universal College Application does not try to reflect a certain educational philosophy.

[4] The Universal College App consists of five main data entry pages, which students must complete in order to submit their application online.

In addition to the Universal College App, which can be submitted online or by mail, students may be required to submit, among other things, their college admission test scores (SAT or ACT), a School Report, an Instructor Recommendation, and a Midyear Report by mail.