Research
Get the facts: information and analysis on issues that impact higher education
To support its members, and meet organizational goals, NAICU tracks campus trends, conducts research, analyzes issues, and publishes information that provides a snapshot of America's private, nonprofit colleges and universities.
This includes an extensive FactFile that provides data on more than 1,700 private, nonprofit colleges and universities, as well as a regularly updated summary of Key Facts about private, nonprofit higher education. The research staff also helps NAICU communicate complex issues in ways that resonate with members, policy makers, higher education influencers, parents, current and prospective students, and others.
Find federal student aid awarded by State and by Congressional District.
A data-rich snapshot of America's more than 1,700 private, nonprofit colleges and universities.
Links to NAICU research projects of interest to the private, nonprofit higher education community.
NAICU presents an overview of the IPEDs system as well as guidance on data collection and submission.
View links to research reports from a variety of sources useful to higher education researchers.
View links to a variety of data sources useful to higher education researchers.
Find NAICU overviews and guidance to the array of U.S. Department of Education online tools and websites.