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    About IPEDS

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

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    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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    Find Your College

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

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Data Tip Sheets and FAQs

Here you can find resources such as tip sheets and frequently asked questions that will assist you in reporting and using IPEDS data. In addition, links are provided to the IPEDS glossary and Data Center User Manual that are also helpful resources. Check back regularly for more materials.

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  • Mapping Old Post-baccalaureate Award Levels with New Award Levels
  • Assistance Transitioning to the New IPEDS Data Center Download Pdf File (387 KB)
  • IPEDS Finance Data FASB and GASB - What's the Difference?
  • Finance Reporting Solutions for Jointly Audited Institutions
  • IPEDS Finance Survey Tips Scholarships, Grants, Discounts, and Allowances
  • Reporting Students for Institutions in Consortia
  • Reporting Study Abroad Students Download Pdf File (225 KB)
  • FASB – Crosswalk of ASU 2016-14 Download Pdf File (327 KB)
  • What Are the Steps in the IPEDS Data Collection Process?
  • Race/Ethnicity FAQs
  • Data Submission FAQs – Available in the Survey Materials area
  • Go to the IPEDS Glossary
  • Go to the IPEDS Data Center User Manual Download Pdf File (2.37 MB)
  • Go to the IPEDS Data Collection and Release Procedures Brochure Download Pdf File (0.3 MB)
  • Go to the IPEDS training materials