Product Undergraduate
Data Focus
Undergraduate School Data
Peterson’s Undergraduate Data Set is one of the most comprehensive and complete databases in the field of higher education. It features information on over 4,000 two-year and four-year undergraduate institutions throughout the United States and Canada. Used as the framework for many college search tools, this data also fuels research conducted by think tanks, financial institutions, consumer marketing agencies, and more.
What’s Included
Data Fields and Coverage
Peterson’s collects undergraduate data directly from institutions on an annual basis using rigorous verification processes. The undergraduate database organizes hundreds of data points into 31 separate tables, enabling you to search and utilize only the data fields you need. Data Versatility and Scope: structured specifically for developers and data scientists. Data Timeliness: compiled from the current academic year, updated as changes occur, and aligned with the Common Data Set standards.
- Application deadlines
- Tuition, fees, room and board
- In-state vs out-of-state cost detail
- Books and supplies cost detail
- Admissions and selectivity context
- Campus and student life
- Enrollment and demographics
- 31 separate data tables
- Common Data Set alignment
The Peterson’s vs. IPEDS Difference
More Fields, Delivered Faster
Peterson’s is the leading private data research firm for higher education. Like IPEDS, Peterson’s collects data via institutional surveys, but Peterson’s data is updated multiple times a year and includes fields that IPEDS does not cover. Clients get more comprehensive data points in a more timely manner, backed by humans who maintain personal relationships with each institution.
Why It Matters
Built for Student-Facing Tools
Accurate Cost Comparison
Tuition, fees, room and board, and financial aid paired together to model true affordability for students.
Decision-Grade Deadlines
Application deadlines collected directly from institutions so students are not working from outdated information.
Admissions Context
Selectivity signals and admissions data help students understand fit, not just cost.
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