User Guides

Dig deeper into the CollegeAPP user guides to learn more in-depth information about the database.

  • Download the user manual (pdf).

  • Are you looking for a specific data point? Use the CollegeAPP Data Dictionary to review the field names and a description of each.

    Download the Data Dictionary (Excel).

  • Occupation+ Data Filters are available to CollegeAPP+ Partners.

    CollegeAPP+ provides occupational data on about 20% of the US population. While the data varies across the US, this occupational data provides insight for program-specific marketing and institutional and program research. There are 9 different occupation categories.

    Download the Occupation+ Filters (Excel).