The Chronicle of Higher Education
Special Issues & Data

Major Annual Surveys

The Chronicle's annual survey of pay and benefits for presidents at 182 public universities, 653 private institutions, and 114 special-focus institutions, 2006-7.
The Chronicle's 2007-8 Almanac of Higher Education
Gender Equity in College Athletics
The Chronicle's second Survey of Public Opinion on Higher Education shows that the American public's confidence in colleges remains strong, despite concerns about admissions. A special report features articles, analysis, and data from the survey.
Congressional earmarks for higher education, 1990-2003 (Note: This database project was discontinued in 2003)

Regular features

The Chronicle's survey of college trustees shows that many feel unprepared for the job.
A Chronicle survey reveals college leaders' views of higher education, their jobs, and their lives.
The Chronicle Index of For-Profit Higher Education (Requires Flash 5, available free at the Macromedia Web site.)

Data by subject

Financial data, including endowments and fund raising
General institutional data, including statistics on crime, graduation rates, and degrees conferred
Data on scholarly research, including research-library holdings and government grants
Student data, including characteristics, enrollment, financial aid, foreign students, and test scores