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Trends in Higher Education

Reliable and comprehensive data from the College Board for educators and policymakers

College affordability is a challenge faced not only by families, but also by colleges and universities that strive to remain affordable and accessible.

The data provided in the Trends in Higher Education reports is intended to shed light on the current state of college prices and student financial aid, and how it changes from year to year. Policymakers at state and federal levels use data from College Board Trends reports to analyze higher education recommendations and make informed decisions.

The Trends series

The Trends reports provide basic data on college pricing and student aid in U.S. colleges and universities. The data is available at: www.collegeboard.com/trends:

Related higher education reports

The following reports may be of particular interest to higher education institutions in shaping their policies:

  • How much institutional aid is distributed based on criteria other than need? Learn about Tuition Discounting.
  • Changes in the direct charges for most first-year, full-time students are detailed in the Independent College Index.
  • Living Expense Budget data can be used by higher education institutions in developing student expense budgets, debt management materials, and for use in professional judgment decisions.
  • The report Higher Education Landscape presents current demographic trends for the U.S. and by region and state.

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