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The .college TLD is a generic top-level domain designed as an open and unrestricted platform for educational institutions, students, researchers, and organizations to create memorable online identities. It supports colleges, universities, training programs, and individuals seeking to build dedicated web presences for academic, professional, or learning-related content.
Open to anyone; no residency or eligibility requirements
The .college extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by XYZ.COM LLC. .college was introduced in 2014. There are currently 7,015 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 10.30 - 67.19. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.3%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .college domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $10.30 | $52.01 | $52.01 |
| dynadot | $10.50 | $53.72 | $53.72 |
| resellerclub | $67.19 | $80.49 | $67.19 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .college domain was delegated to XYZ.COM LLC by ICANN on March 13, 2014, under the new gTLD program. It was introduced as an unrestricted, education-focused namespace to complement other industry-specific domains like .edu and .school. Since then, it has been adopted globally by universities, colleges, training providers, and individuals seeking to establish clear academic or educational web identities.
The .college TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .college TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
7,015
2.3%
If .college doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .college |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 7,015 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.3% |
| Registration Price | USD 10.30 - 67.19 |
| Renewal Price | USD 52.01 - 80.49 |
| Registry Operator | XYZ.COM LLC |
| Introduced | 2014-03-13 |
| Restrictions | Open to anyone; no residency or eligibility requirements |
Registration density analysis for .college domains by character length. Currently 5,830 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
5.8K
Peak Saturation
3.6%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.6%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 2 | 0.30% | |
| 3 chars | 625 | 3.6% | |
| 4 chars | 794 | 0.17% | |
| 5 chars | 711 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 707 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 707 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 626 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 639 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 465 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 324 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 230 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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