The databases and MICA profiles listed below are the most commonly used in higher education.
External Datasets and Resources
Longitudinal Data Systems
The Maryland Longitudinal Data System (MLDS) aims to provide timely and accurate information on student performance to enhance the State's education system and inform decision-makers. It achieves this by collecting and organizing individual-level student and workforce data from all educational levels and the State's workforce.
Census data covers dozens of topics across its surveys and programs. The link directs to the Census Bureau’s premier data dissemination platform.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) publishes various reports annually, including enrollment trends, student achievement, outreach materials for students and parents, and other higher education studies.
Data submitted to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) via IPEDS can be accessed through the Data Center for research and analysis.
External Mica Profiles
MICA College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in the College Board's BigFuture Profile Management higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.
The Data Feedback Report is intended to provide institutions with a context for examining the data they submitted to IPEDS. The purpose of this report is to provide institutional executives with a useful resource and to help improve the quality and comparability of IPEDS data.
The U.S. News directory contains more than 1,700 bachelor's-granting colleges and universities you can search to find information on each school's location, size, cost, academic offerings and financial aid policies.
The College Affordability and Transparency Center (CATC) was created by the U.S. Department of Education to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act and to provide students and parents with better information about college costs. It is maintained by the Office of Postsecondary Education and receives support and technical assistance from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).