About IPEDS

About IPEDS

Your primary source for information on U.S. colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions.

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Use The Data

Use The Data

Access IPEDS data submitted to NCES through our data tools or download the data to conduct your own research and analysis.

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Report Your Data

Report Your Data

Report your institution’s data and access resources that will help with successful submission.

DATA REPORTING
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REPORTING RESOURCES
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COLLECTION INFORMATION
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Find Your College

Find Your College

Narrow down your college from over 6,000 colleges, and explore resources to plan, prepare, and graduate from college.

EXPLORE COLLEGES
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Collaborate With NCES

Collaborate with NCES to learn more about IPEDS activities, outreach, R&D, and federal grants and fellowships

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Questions

IPEDS Data Use Help Desk

For those interested in using and analyzing IPEDS Data, contact this help desk:

Frequently requested services:

Assistance with accessing IPEDS data for research and analysis
Answers about specific types of data collected in IPEDS
Guidance about locating and using IPEDS data

Phone: (866) 558-0658
Email: ipedstools@rti.org

Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm, Eastern.

IPEDS Data Collection Help Desk

For those reporting data and in need of technical assistance, this is the best place to start.

Frequently asked topics:

Data collection schedule
Clarifications on survey questions
Reporting requirements
Assistance with edit errors
General IPEDS questions

Phone: (877) 225-2568
Email: ipedshelp@rti.org

Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm, Eastern. During the final 10 days of each data collection period, additional weeknight and weekend hours are offered.

Media/Press

Read the IPEDS Media Primer (PDF, 165 KB) for more information about the data and tools available.

All media questions are first directed to the U.S. Department of Education Press Office.

400 Maryland Ave, SW, 7E-247 Washington, DC 20202

Phone: (202) 401-1576
Email: press@ed.gov

IPEDS Federal and Contractor Survey Team

For those who need help beyond the scope of the IPEDS Help Desks, this is the best place to start.

Frequently asked topics:

How to handle mergers, closures, and other changes
Questions about a response from the Help Desks
Other questions that require a response from NCES

Email: ipeds@ed.gov