College Admissions Datasets

Hi folks, I'm doing some research on college admissions as a part of my stats class. Does anyone know where I could find some reputable datasets on college application stats or any resources that you think would be helpful?

Hi there! Your stats class project on college admissions sounds like an interesting undertaking. Here are a few sources that provide reputable datasets and resources on college application stats:

1. Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) - IPEDS is a comprehensive resource provided by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) that includes data on enrollment, graduation rates, admissions, finances, and more. You can access their data on their website: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/

2. College Scorecard - This tool, created by the U.S. Department of Education, provides data on various aspects of colleges and universities including costs, graduation rates, and average salaries of former students. You can find the College Scorecard data here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/

3. Common Data Set (CDS) - Many colleges and universities voluntarily provide data on their admissions, enrollment, graduation rates, and more through the Common Data Set (CDS) initiative. You can find the data on the specific institution's website by searching for "[College Name] Common Data Set." Here's an example for Harvard University's CDS: https://oir.harvard.edu/common-data-set

4. CollegeVine - CollegeVine offers information on various aspects of college admissions, including acceptance rates, test score ranges, and other admissions-related data. You will need to visit individual school profiles on the site to gather such data, rather than finding all in one dataset. Here's an example of a college profile: https://www.collegevine.com/schools/university-of-pennsylvania

5. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) - They have various research papers and reports containing college admissions statistics: https://www.aacrao.org/research-publications/research-data-papers

Remember to consider the years for which the data is gathered, as things can change over time. Additionally, be mindful of which sources you use, as some sites may present data that is not as accurate or reliable.

Good luck with your research, and I hope you find these resources helpful!