Users can search for participating institutions and compare important data and information, including admissions, cost, financial aid, popular majors, and campus safety.
The network was developed by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).
On September 17, 2008, U-CAN launched enhanced features designed in response to focus groups.
Features included an advanced search that increased the number of searchable fields from three to 17.
[1] U-CAN represents the first time that colleges and universities have voluntarily joined and self-developed a system to provide data and information for prospective students.