On April 7, 2009, several fields in KeyFacts were updated with data from the National Center
for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
The imported data is as recent as Fall 2008 which contains financial data for 2008-2009.
We will continue to import IPEDS data twice a year (spring and fall).
All IPEDS data fields have a small padlock icon located beside them and can not be updated
directly in Keyfacts. If you find an error in any of these data fields, please click on the
padlock to submit a change request. All change requests will be addressed within 7-10 days.
Highlights of the IPEDS data integration include:
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One central location for institutions to update their data
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Making changes in the IPEDS database (which is necessary to receive federal funding) will automatically be reflected on Hobsons' Web sites.
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Easy comparison for students
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Students will be able to see data from various schools in terms of the same definition, collection method, and currency.
For your reference, you may visit the IPEDS
Web site at http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact your Hobsons Client Development Account Manager.
