Explorer is an interactive data tool that provides public access to higher education data ranging from the postsecondary aspirations of graduating high school seniors, to their success in college, and workforce outcomes. Use the links below to explore on your own!

Featured Reports

Image of the cover of the 2022 Higher Education Almanac book.

Image of the cover of the 2023 College Going Rate Fact Book.

Resources and Publications

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Higher Education Funding Formula

Reference Documents

Funding Framework (PDF)(opens in a new tab)
Funding Formula Timelines: HEPC(opens in a new tab) CTCS(opens in a new tab)
Funding Formula Operational Definitions: HEPC(opens in a new tab) CTCS(opens in a new tab)
Legislative Rules: HEPC Series 2(opens in a new tab) CTCS Series 2(opens in a new tab)
W.Va. Code §18B-1B-4(a)(2)(opens in a new tab)
Higher Education Price Index(opens in a new tab)

Funding Formula Data Workbooks

HEPC Institutions

FY2024 (Benchmarking Year)

CTCS Institutions

FY2024 (Benchmarking Year)

Services for Students with Disabilities

West Virginia's public colleges and universities offer a wide range of services for students with unique physical, learning or emotional needs. Learn more about how are campuses are equipped to help all students find success in higher education.

External Tools and Resources

View evaluation data on WV GEAR UP, a federally funded program that helps students in ten counties prepare for success in education and training beyond high school.

Zoom is the West Virginia Department of Education's interactive data portal. Visit ZOOM to learn about enrollment, state assessment results, and graduation rates for West Virginia's public K-12 schools.

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), hosted by the National Center for Education Statistics, provides, aggregate data on U.S. colleges, universites and technical and vocational institutions.