Colleges provides a series of polygonal boundaries around two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States with an enrollment greater than 200. The boundaries reflect both main and satellite campuses.
Buildings or other properties associated with a college or university are included within a boundary if they are adjacent to or nearby the campus. Isolated or sparse buildings that are separate from a main or satellite campus are generally not included as they do not typically represent areas where students live or gather.
In cases where separate facilities draw concentrations of students, an additional polygon record is created. Some colleges comprise more than one polygon to represent multiple or geographically dispersed campuses.