Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education - Central Office
About
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is a public higher education institution located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, established on July 1, 1983. It comprises multiple universities that enroll over 80,000 degree-seeking students across more than 230 degree and certificate programs in over 530 academic areas, focusing on providing affordable education and contributing to the economic, social, and cultural development of Pennsylvania.
Academic programs at Passhe
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Passhe Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Sponsored Programs partners with the Commonwealth's public and private sectors to assure graduates have the knowledge and skills to serve as the next generation of leaders by providing funding through sponsored projects to the universities.
Visit IR office page- Lynn HansellAssociate Director, Institutional Research, West Chester
- Christopher BestSystem Research Developer
- Natalie CartwrightDirector and Chief Data Officer
- Eric EstadtData Scientist
- Elena KenneyData Scientist
- Philip LeathData Warehouse Developer
- Jake RomanData Scientist
- Sarah StarkSenior Research Analyst
Reports & documents (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardpasshe.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookFast Facts | PA State System of Higher Education2026The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is the state-owned public university system focused on providing high-quality, affordable education to students in Pennsylvania. It positions itself as the most affordable four-year public higher education option in the state, offering educational and training opportunities to help students achieve their career and life goals.passhe.edu
- Strategic plan2020: Rising to the Challenge2014The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has approved a new strategic plan titled '2020: Rising to the Challenge,' with the aim of expanding student learning opportunities and ensuring a strong return on investment for the Commonwealth. The plan includes specific, measurable goals such as boosting the number of degrees awarded, increasing the enrollment of adult learners and transfer students, and enhancing the graduation rates, particularly among underrepresented groups. It also introduces flexible tuition programs and calls for new nursing programs to better meet regional health care needs.passhe.edu
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