Data Dictionary

Collegiate Academy Student

A high school student taking college-level courses taught by a high school instructor.

Also: Concurrent Enrollment

Dual Enrollment Student

A high school student taking college-level courses taught by a University instructor.

Race/Ethnicity (NCES categories)

The race and ethnicity categories defined by NCES for federal reporting.

Also: Ethnicity, IPEDS race/ethnicity

Student Credit Hour (SCH)

One hour (50 minutes) of instruction per week over a term.

Also: Credit hour, SCH

Student Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full-time fall headcount plus a weighted share of part-time headcount, per IPEDS.

Also: FTE students, Student FTE

Student Headcount

The count of all students of any enrollment status at census.

Students of Color

The share of students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.