IPEDS 2026: Understanding the New ACTS Requirements

January 29, 2026

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is evolving again in 2026—and four-year institutions will now see the newly added Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) in the data collection.

In this Take 5, David Cohen and Michelle Duncan break down the ACTS update, what institutions will be expected to report, and how the changes impact compliance, planning, and institutional transparency. If you work in data reporting, institutional research, or higher ed leadership, don’t miss this quick overview to get ahead of the new requirements.

This video was originally recorded on January 23, 2026.