Our Mission
To empower the higher education community through the precise gathering, rigorous verification, and strategic presentation of industry-leading intelligence. We leverage advanced technology to ensure our data on accredited institutions remains the authoritative standard—delivered with elite customer service and exceptional value.
Our Legacy
Founded on September 26, 1982, by Frederick “Fritz” Hafner, Higher Education Publications, Inc. was created to evolve the Department of Education’s original directory into the modern Higher Education Directory®.
Fritz launched this company with a definitive vision: to provide the industry with unmatched accuracy, superior usability, and faster distribution. More than four decades later, those founding principles remain the heartbeat of our company, driving every innovation we bring to the higher education landscape.
Meeting the Modern Standard
The landscape of institutional intelligence is constantly evolving, and we’ve evolved with it. Today, we deliver our authoritative data through two streamlined digital formats designed to integrate perfectly with your workflow:
- HigherEd Direct: Our flagship searchable app for real-time institutional research.
- Licensed Database Extracts: Customized data files built for seamless CRM integration and targeted marketing.