Higher Ed Databases

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) – from the U.S. Dept. of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences’ National Center for Education Statistics. Includes data on topics such as enrollment, graduation rates, employees, revenues, and financial aid.

Executive Compensation at Private and Public Colleges – from the Chronicle of Higher Education. Legislative Library subscription; see librarian.

FAFSA Completion Rates – from the state Dept. of Education. Shows the percentage of students at each high school who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Updated weekly.

NCSL Postsecondary Education Bill Tracking Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks legislation from 2019-present.

NCSL Student Loan Bill Tracking Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks legislation from 2015-present.