Higher Education Trends

Social, economic, political, and other environmental influences on the culture and business processes of institutions of higher learning.

IPEDS 2025 Data Feedback Report Released

The 2025 IPEDS Data Feedback Report is now available. Each year, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) provides institutions with a comparison report summarizing key metrics such as enrollment, student success, financial data, staffing, and institutional resources relative to peer institutions.

The 2025 report offers updated federal benchmarking information and highlights how Georgia Tech compares within its designated comparison group.

Fall 2025 Quick Facts Infographic Published

IRP is pleased to share the Fall 2025 Quick Facts, a high-level overview of Georgia Tech’s enrollment, student profile, degrees awarded, faculty counts, and other key institutional metrics. Quick Facts provides an at-a-glance reference for commonly requested data and is widely used by leadership, communicators, and campus stakeholders.

This year’s edition features updated fall enrollment, demographic details, and completion data based on official census data.

2023-24 IPEDS Reports for Georgia Institute of Technology

IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) is a comprehensive survey system conducted annually by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It collects data from colleges, universities, and technical institutions participating in federal student financial aid programs. Researchers, policymakers, and education stakeholders rely on IPEDS data to understand the landscape of higher education and identify patterns and changes over time.

2023 Data Feedback Report

The 2023 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Data Feedback Report is available on the Institutional Research & Planning (IRP) website. IPEDS is a set of surveys that collects data from all postsecondary institutions which are eligible to receive Title IV funding across the United States and other U.S. jurisdictions. These data are used by states and the federal government for policy analysis and development and by institutions for benchmarking and peer analysis.

Online Education's Reputation Jumps, Survey Says

For six years New America has been collecting data on Americans’ views about higher education for its Varying Degrees survey. Surprisingly, despite significant social, cultural, political, and economic changes, there was remarkably little change in views on the value and opportunities provided by higher education. One area that did change was the perception of online education.