Purpose
Federal higher education reporting system administered by NCES.
IPEDS Federal Reporting
Official Rutgers University submissions to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), maintained by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). These reports provide standardized institutional data used for federal reporting, public transparency, and national comparisons.
About IPEDS
Reporting Cycle
Annual.
Reporting Unit
Rutgers University campuses report separately.
Primary Users
NCES, researchers, ranking organizations, policymakers, and the public.
More Information
Visit the official IPEDS Data Center for national data and documentation.
Visit IPEDS Data CenterIPEDS Surveys
Download Institutional Characteristics Reports
Rutgers University campuses report separately.
| Collection Year | Rutgers–New Brunswick | Rutgers–Newark | Rutgers–Camden |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is IPEDS?
IPEDS is the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. It is a system of interrelated surveys conducted annually by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). IPEDS gathers information from every college, university, and technical and vocational institution that participates in the federal student financial aid programs. The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, requires that institutions that participate in federal student aid programs report data on enrollments, program completions, graduation rates, faculty and staff, finances, institutional prices, and student financial aid.
Why might a number in IPEDS be different from a number on another Rutgers website?
Different Rutgers reports and data sources may use different academic years, populations, definitions, or reporting dates. IPEDS also has specific reporting requirements and definitions that may differ from those used in other Rutgers data sources. Always check the year and definitions associated with a statistic before comparing it with another source.
Where can I find previous years of IPEDS data?
Previous years of IPEDS data are available through the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Rutgers affiliates may also submit a data request for IPEDS-related information or historical data beyond what is publicly available on the Rutgers website.
Questions about an IPEDS report?
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