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What We Can—and Can’t—Learn About College Enrollment Trends from Federal Admissions Data
Since the Supreme Court limited the use of race-conscious admissions in 2023, policymakers, college leaders, and researchers have been eager…
What Does College Selectivity Look Like Where Most Students Enroll?
Public dialogue about college admissions often spotlights a small group of highly selective private colleges, creating a distorted picture of…
How Different Streamlined Admissions Models Shape the Student Experience
Across the country, states, systems, and institutions are rethinking what it means to open the door to college opportunity. To…
September 24, 2025
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Recent wins in IHEP efforts to restore federal higher education data collections
September 17, 2025
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Unmet Financial Need is Widespread Among College Students. Federal Aid Helps Some, But Still Falls Short for Many.
September 12, 2025
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College Costs Keep Rising. Disaggregated Data Show the Asian American and Hispanic or Latino Students who Face the Greatest Affordability Gaps
September 9, 2025
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Fact or Fiction? Common Misperceptions about Federal Higher Education Data Collections
September 4, 2025
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Direct Admissions Expands College Opportunity in California. Three Lessons from California State University’s Pilot
August 28, 2025
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New accountability framework will help ensure higher education provides strong outcomes for all students
August 21, 2025
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Responsible Use of Admissions Data Can Expand College Opportunity. The Proposed New Federal Collection Risks the Opposite
August 18, 2025
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Who is Included When We Say First-Generation? A conversation with Dr. Robert Toutkoushian
August 5, 2025
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Three Things to Know About the Senate’s IES Funding Proposal
July 10, 2025
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