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

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This Week IPEDS (TWII)

Read the latest information (updates to the data collection system, schedule, process, etc.) emailed to IPEDS data providers.

National Postsecondary Education Cooperative (NPEC)

Explore the latest IPEDS research and development activities guided by a voluntary group represented by all postsecondary sectors.

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Learn about prior grant-supported studies that used data from NCES and NSF as well as addressed NPEC Focus Topic.

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Learn more about the peer-review group that discusses IPEDS products, future plans, and potential uses.

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