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    State Board of Higher Education

    The purpose of the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education is to provide direction, coordination, and support to ensure that institutions of higher education fully meet the workforce and economic development needs of this Commonwealth and ensure that all residents of this Commonwealth have access to affordable, world-class postsecondary education. 

    Data Dashboards

    Interactive Dashboards on Higher Education

    Pennsylvania’s State Board of Higher Education presents a series of interactive charts and tables, based on available data, that allow users to easily explore a range of information relating to Pennsylvania’s colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions.

    Explore the Dashboards
    Read the full press release

    Annual Report

    The State Board of Higher Education proudly offers its first annual report, which highlights its accomplishments during its first 18 months of operation. The Board also performed a self assessment and made recommendations relating to the efficacy and structure of the Board. 

     

    Download the 2026 Annual Report
    Download the 2026 Self Assessment
    Strategic Plan

    Driving a Prosperous Pennsylvania: A Statewide Agenda for Higher Education

    On February 19, 2026, the State Board of Higher Education adopted the first strategic plan for higher education in Pennsylvania in more than two decades.

    Learn more about the Strategic Plan
    Read the full press release

    SBHE is hiring!

    Visit our Open Positions page to learn more and apply today!

    Open Positions

    Resources

    Committees

    Committees

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    Meetings

    Workforce & Secondary Credential Gap Report

    Workforce & Secondary Credential Gap Report