Institute for Higher Education Policy
Research ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization focused on expanding postsecondary access and success for all students. Based in Washington, DC, the institute develops policy- and practice-oriented research to inform policymakers and education leaders as they address challenges in higher education. With a mission built around improving the nation’s postsecondary landscape, IHEP studies data, policies, and practices to support evidence-based decisions that affect student outcomes and credential attainment. The organization operates within the research services sector and has a workforce dedicated to advancing equitable access to higher education. In recent years, IHEP has pursued initiatives such as launching the Postsecondary Data Action Network to help colleges leverage data for improved student success, reflecting its ongoing effort to connect research with practical applications in higher education policy and practice.