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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…
June 24, 2025
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The Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget Cuts to IES Threaten Education Research
June 12, 2025
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The Case for IES: How federal postsecondary data shaped California state policy and increased student parent supports
April 17, 2025
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Accelerating Postsecondary Attainment: Event Highlights and Reflections
March 19, 2025
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The Case for IES Resources: DataLab Makes Accessing Education Data Quick and Easy
March 17, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: How IPEDS Provides Key Consumer Information About College Costs, Outcomes, and More
March 11, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: What NPSAS and BPS Tell Us About Student Veterans, Parents, First-Generation Student Experiences
March 10, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: How Cutting Education Data Threatens U.S. Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
March 4, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: What NPSAS and BPS Tell us About College Affordability and Student Outcomes
February 21, 2025
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IHEP’s Value Data Collaborative Helps Colleges, States Build Connections and Work Toward Equitable Outcomes
December 12, 2024
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