Higher education in America has become increasingly stratified, with some institutions enrolling large numbers of students from low-income families, while others primarily serve students from more privileged backgrounds. Because education is essential for upward mobility in American society, it is important for researchers, policy makers, and the public to keep a close eye on this trend.

The goals of this web site are:

• To make public the extent to which American colleges and universities enroll undergraduates from various economic, ethnic and racial backgrounds;
• To encourage discussion and examination of economic diversity and related issues; and,
• To identify ways to improve the quality and use of data related to access and success in higher education.

The site has two main features:

• Institutional Profiles
  For each school, view a summary page with key facts plus detailed data on enrollment, income, race and ethnicity, financial aid applicants, Pell grants, and student debt for 2000-01 and 2005-06.
  
  
• Comparison Tool
  Select and compare variables and institutions at the state, regional, or national level for 2000-01, 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2005-06. Findings are automatically presented in table form, and can be printed or downloaded into Excel files.
  
  

Economicdiversity.org is a project of The Institute for College Access and Success, Inc. (TICAS), which is fully responsible for its content. Expert guidance, technical assistance, and site design is provided by MPR Associates, Inc.

The development and maintenance of this site is supported by the Ford Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and individual donors."