About
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania, Penn State was named the state's first land-grant university eight years later. Its primary campus, known as Penn State University Park, is located in State College and College Township in Centre County.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
88,478
88,478 candidates competed
Admitted
53,579
60.6% acceptance rate
Enrolled
9,169
17.1% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
86%+1.0pp vs R1 Research
Overall completion
86%+1.0pp vs R1 Research
4-year graduation
71%
4-year graduation
71%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
86%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
86%
Full-time retention
93%
Full-time retention
93%
Pell equity
5.9pp gap
Pell recipients
81%853 of 1056
Non-Pell (all)
87%6076 of 6993
Subsidized loan, no Pell
86%1813 of 2100
No Federal Aid
87%4263 of 4893
Non-Pell students graduate at a 5.9-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 512 Title IV programs, 149 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 363 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
512
Passing
149
29.1% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
512programs
- Passing149 · 29.1%
- No Data363 · 70.9%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
1
Watch
7
Safe
141
No data
363
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Associate Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
$37,069
$35,274
Same-State HS Median
+5.1%
+$1,795
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Associate Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
+5.1%
$37,069 vs $35,274
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$40,036
$35,274
Same-State HS Median
+13.5%
+$4,762
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+13.5%
$40,036 vs $35,274
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Associate Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$40,545
$35,274
Same-State HS Median
+14.9%
+$5,271
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Associate Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
+14.9%
$40,545 vs $35,274
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$68,105
$58,761
Same-State BA Median
+15.9%
+$9,344
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+15.9%
$68,105 vs $58,761
Forestry
Associate Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
$42,466
$35,274
Same-State HS Median
+20.4%
+$7,192
Forestry
Associate Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
+20.4%
$42,466 vs $35,274
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
$56,114
$46,391
National Same-Field BA Median
+21.0%
+$9,723
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
+21.0%
$56,114 vs $46,391
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
$57,055
$46,391
National Same-Field BA Median
+23.0%
+$10,664
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
+23.0%
$57,055 vs $46,391
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$43,919
$35,274
Same-State HS Median
+24.5%
+$8,645
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+24.5%
$43,919 vs $35,274
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$216,070
$110,814
195%
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$216,070 debt · $110,814 earn
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
$41,000
$56,114
73%
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
$41,000 debt · $56,114 earn
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
$41,000
$57,055
72%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
$41,000 debt · $57,055 earn
Law
First Professional Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$64,911
$90,775
72%
Law
First Professional Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$64,911 debt · $90,775 earn
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$27,000
$40,036
67%
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$27,000 debt · $40,036 earn
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$81,000
$129,975
62%
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$81,000 debt · $129,975 earn
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Bachelor Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$27,767
$45,943
60%
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Bachelor Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$27,767 debt · $45,943 earn
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$27,000
$44,913
60%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$27,000 debt · $44,913 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Accredited since 1921Next review Jan 2032
Programmatic accreditations · 24
Action history · 23
- Jul 2025Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology · Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Aug 2024Renewal of AccreditationCommission on English Language Program Accreditation · English Language
- Jul 2024Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Jul 2024Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Jun 2024Renewal of AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$32,875
+$15,529vs R1 Research median $17,347
Federal loans
39.9%
In-state tuition
$20,644
Out-of-state
$41,790
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 20,479 students received $116.8M in Pell grants, alongside $483.2M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
20,479
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$116.8M
$116,774,647 total
Direct Loans
$483.2M
63,795 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
18k’20
17k’21
17k’22
17k’23
20k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$100.6M
24,127 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$116.0M
29,712 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$59.5M
2,793 loan awards
Parent PLUS$184.6M
6,275 loan awards
Grad PLUS$22.4M
888 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 17,838 borrowers who entered repayment, 254 (1.4%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.4%
-0.9pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
17,838
Defaulted
254
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
4.9%-4.4
2017
5.0%-4.2
2018
4.0%-3.0
2019
1.4%-0.9
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at PSU
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs252
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
10,546 total completions
01Business
2,24521.3%
01Business
2,24521.3%
02Engineering
2,23521.2%
02Engineering
2,23521.2%
03Computer Sciences
1,34212.7%
03Computer Sciences
1,34212.7%
04Biological Sciences
8998.5%
04Biological Sciences
8998.5%
05Communication
8227.8%
05Communication
8227.8%
06Social Sciences
7126.8%
06Social Sciences
7126.8%
07Health Professions
6906.5%
07Health Professions
6906.5%
08Psychology
5645.3%
08Psychology
5645.3%
09Multi/Interdisciplinary
5265.0%
09Multi/Interdisciplinary
5265.0%
10Education
5114.8%
10Education
5114.8%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
50,737
12-mo unduplicated
53,382
Undergraduate
44,564
Graduate
8,818
Gender split
Men
53%28,274
Women
47%25,108
Race / ethnicity composition
White
62.7%
Hispanic
9.3%
Non-resident
9.3%
Asian
7.6%
Black
4.5%
Two or more
4.1%
Unknown
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
902
520 M · 382 W
Women athletes
42.4%
Athletic aid
$24.4M
Total student aid
Budget
$231.7M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$14.1M
$10.3M
Recruiting expense
$3.7M
$858K
Head-coach salaries
$1.2M
$260K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 16
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
120
151
$4,013,316
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
120 M · 151 W
Football
130
—
$77,386,097
Football
130 M · —
Lacrosse
49
38
$4,423,147
Lacrosse
49 M · 38 W
Soccer
27
36
$4,993,687
Soccer
27 M · 36 W
Swimming and Diving (combined)
28
30
$2,629,650
Swimming and Diving (combined)
28 M · 30 W
Ice Hockey
27
22
$7,865,647
Ice Hockey
27 M · 22 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
3.45
174 offenses · 50,399 students
3-year trend
3.321 yr ago3.45Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
520
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
214
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
18
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
11
Criminal offenses by type
Rape
58
Aggravated assault
38
Motor vehicle theft
29
Fondling
26
Burglary
16
Robbery
5
Arson
2
By location
174total
- On campus133
- Non-campus41
Includes 66 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
4
Domestic violence
31
Dating violence
48
Stalking
83 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
- National origin4
- Race3
- Sexual orientation3
- Religion1
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs85104
Liquor230838
Residence-hall fires
- Geary Hall1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
- Pinchot Hall1 fireUnknown individual attempted to burn trash can and shower curtainDamage $0-$99
- Hoyt Hall1 fireElectricalDamage $0-$99
Data quality: 17 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
16.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
3,858
PSU vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions PSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectPennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 86% | — | 50,737 | $32,875 | R1 Research |
| 80% | 78.2% | 48,424 | $16,264 | R1 Research | |
| 81% | 84.8% | 52,089 | $19,680 | R1 Research | |
| 88% | 60.6% | 61,443 | $17,339 | R1 Research | |
| 83% | 49.9% | 58,658 | $14,600 | R1 Research | |
| 84% | 58.1% | 52,269 | $24,406 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 80.4% | 29,640 | $28,198 | R1 Research | |
| 93% | 9.0% | 47,335 | $12,548 | R1 Research | |
| 91% | 24.2% | 56,311 | $6,541 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 42.4% | 59,238 | $14,355 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 83.6% | 30,779 | $22,531 | R1 Research | |
| 89% | 44.8% | 41,725 | $15,678 | R1 Research | |
| 93% | 15.6% | 52,855 | $13,138 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 79.7% | 56,666 | $16,778 | R1 Research | |
| 67% | 87.5% | 24,393 | $17,747 | R1 Research | |
| 72% | 88.3% | 24,404 | $22,182 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 58.1% | 35,724 | $30,434 | R1 Research | |
| 92% | 9.8% | 46,566 | $32,740 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 39.1% | 56,997 | $14,091 | R1 Research | |
| 90% | 45.2% | 51,044 | $17,354 | R1 Research | |
| Peer group median | 85% | 58.1% | 50,891 | $17,347 |
Institutions like PSU
Explore the federal data for institutions in PSU's comparison group.
- R1 ResearchIndiana
Indiana University-Bloomington
Grad rate80%Admit rate78.2%Enrollment48,424Net price$16,264View data - R1 ResearchMichigan
Michigan State University
Grad rate81%Admit rate84.8%Enrollment52,089Net price$19,680View data - R1 ResearchOhio
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Grad rate88%Admit rate60.6%Enrollment61,443Net price$17,339View data - R1 ResearchIndiana
Purdue University-Main Campus
Grad rate83%Admit rate49.9%Enrollment58,658Net price$14,600View data - R1 ResearchNew Jersey
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Grad rate84%Admit rate58.1%Enrollment52,269Net price$24,406View data - R1 ResearchPennsylvania
Temple University
Grad rate75%Admit rate80.4%Enrollment29,640Net price$28,198View data - R1 ResearchCalifornia
University of California-Los Angeles
Grad rate93%Admit rate9.0%Enrollment47,335Net price$12,548View data - R1 ResearchFlorida
University of Florida
Grad rate91%Admit rate24.2%Enrollment56,311Net price$6,541View data - R1 ResearchIllinois
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Grad rate85%Admit rate42.4%Enrollment59,238Net price$14,355View data - R1 ResearchIowa
University of Iowa
Grad rate75%Admit rate83.6%Enrollment30,779Net price$22,531View data - R1 ResearchMaryland
University of Maryland-College Park
Grad rate89%Admit rate44.8%Enrollment41,725Net price$15,678View data - R1 ResearchMichigan
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate93%Admit rate15.6%Enrollment52,855Net price$13,138View data - R1 ResearchMinnesota
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Grad rate85%Admit rate79.7%Enrollment56,666Net price$16,778View data - R1 ResearchNebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Grad rate67%Admit rate87.5%Enrollment24,393Net price$17,747View data - R1 ResearchOregon
University of Oregon
Grad rate72%Admit rate88.3%Enrollment24,404Net price$22,182View data - R1 ResearchPennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate85%Admit rate58.1%Enrollment35,724Net price$30,434View data - R1 ResearchCalifornia
University of Southern California
Grad rate92%Admit rate9.8%Enrollment46,566Net price$32,740View data - R1 ResearchWashington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate85%Admit rate39.1%Enrollment56,997Net price$14,091View data - R1 ResearchWisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate90%Admit rate45.2%Enrollment51,044Net price$17,354View data
Campuses
The 21 campuses that make up Pennsylvania State University.
- PA
Penn State Abington
Abington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PAView data - PA
Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PAView data - PA
Penn State Berks
Reading, PAView data - PA
Penn State Brandywine
Media, PAView data - PA
Penn State DuBois
DuBois, PAView data - PA
Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PAView data - PA
Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Lemont Furnace, PAView data - PA
Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PAView data - PA
Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PAView data - PA
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PAView data - PA
Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PAView data - PA
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PAView data - PA
Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PAView data - PA
Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PAView data - PA
Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, PAView data - PA
Penn State Shenango
Sharon, PAView data - PA
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dallas, PAView data - PA
Penn State York
York, PAView data - Main campusPA
World Campus
University Park, PAView data
PSU Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
Phone
814-863-8721
Address
203 Rider Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
The nexus of research, accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning that supports individual unit endeavors towards organizational excellence by making institutional data and strategic information easily accessible, clearly understood, and well-leveraged both within the University and across the Commonwealth.
Visit IR office pageTeam
15 members
- Carly SunseriAssistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research
- Kim MarchekLead Data Process Analyst
- Katarina DurasovaDirector of Data Modeling
- Sravani GogulamudiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Jeffrey MolekBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Bhavya PidikitiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Aaron TippettDirector of Data Science and Analytics
- Sandy TakAssociate Director of Data Science and Analytics
- Xianzeng NiuData Scientist
- Humaira RahmanData Analyst
- Yuanhong ZhuData Scientist
- Aida Ali AkreyiDirector of Institutional Reporting
- Cheryl MurphyInstitutional Reporting Programmer
- Holly PedriInstitutional Reporting Specialist
- Russ RichinsInstitutional Data Analyst
Common Data Set
PSU's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (7)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardopair.psu.edu
- Data definitionDefinitions | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional ResearchThis page from the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus outlines various definitions related to faculty activities as classified by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research. The definitions provide clarity on reporting hours spent on instruction, instructional support, research, public service, other university service, and the method for total hours entry. The page serves as a guideline for faculty members in categorizing and entering hours into the SMCS portal.opair.psu.edu
- Data dictionaryData Digest | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research2026The Data Digest page from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus provides resources and information related to planning, assessment, and institutional research. It includes details on accreditation, assessment practices, institutional surveys, projects, dashboards, reports, strategic planning, and other relevant academic analytics. The page also offers contact information and links to various policies and statements.opair.psu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookInstitutional Research | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research2019This page from Pennsylvania State University's Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research outlines various aspects and resources related to institutional research efforts. It highlights projects such as alumni earnings assessment, faculty exit studies, and the economic impact of the university. The page also mentions tools like the Data Digest, which offers dynamic data access, and the iTwo system for analytics. Additionally, the page includes various reports and surveys that focus on assessment, faculty activities, and student perceptions. The primary goal of the office is to centralize and facilitate access to comprehensive data to support organizational excellence at Penn State.opair.psu.edu
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms | Strategic PlanThe glossary provides essential terms and definitions that are used within Pennsylvania State University's strategic plan. It offers a foundation for shared understanding among stakeholders, covering areas such as student success, interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.strategicplan.psu.edu
- Strategic planPenn State Strategic Plan2025The Penn State Strategic Plan aims to elevate the university's impact in education, research, and community engagement. Through six priority areas, the plan focuses on enhancing student success, advancing research excellence, and boosting economic development while fostering an inclusive environment. The plan is underpinned by initiatives to improve internal operations, ensuring effective implementation and service delivery.strategicplan.psu.edu
Notable alumni of PSU (8)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Guion BlufordScience and Medicine
- Michael P. MurphyPolitics, Government, and Military
- Ty BurrellEntertainment and Media
- Saquon BarkleySports
- Gene KellyEntertainment and Media
- Rick SantorumPolitics, Government, and Military
- Donald P. BellisarioEntertainment and Media
- Paul BergScience and Medicine
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about PSU.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus reports a 6-year graduation rate of 86% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus reports a total enrollment of 50,737 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
The average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is $32,875 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's yield rate is 17.1%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus located?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is located in University Park, Pennsylvania 16802-1503.
Who runs Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's IR work is done by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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