Cooperative Institutional Research Program Data Archives

The Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) encourages research and scholarly inquiry using the many data files that we maintain. Initial funding from the Spencer and Mellon Foundation has made it possible to place many of our historic data files into public archives for scholarly access. More recent data files, from 3 to 10 years old, are available through the data access process or by ordering custom reports and data files.
CIRP Data Archives
http://heri.nesstar.gseis.ucla.edu:8080/webview

Currently available datasets
CIRP Annual Freshman Survey: 1987 to 1998
CIRP Freshman Survey Trends: 1971 to 1998
CIRP College Senior Survey: 1994 to 1997

Guest users can run basic frequencies without additional access. More advanced analysis requires restricted access. To obtain restricted access (at no charge) please complete the form at the bottom of the page. This will allow you to:

  • Calculate and graph cross tabulations
  • Perform correlations and regressions
  • Filter the data
  • Apply weights
  • Download the datasets


To match the nationally normed data as reported in "The American Freshman," apply the weight "Student Weight Variable."

HERI complies with strict policies on confidentiality. No unique identifying information is present in the data files at either the individual or the institutional level.

If you have forgotten your password, please email heridata@ucla.edu for a new password.

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If you wish to obtain more current reports and datasets, please go to
Custom Reports and Data Files
Data Access