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How To Submit Data to the 2024 Cycle

Important Notes about your data submission:

  • We will only accept submissions through the web portal.
  • The 2024 Data Submission Deadline is January 31, 2025.
  • All data submissions must be validated and approved by June 27, 2025. Submissions approved after this date may not be eligible to receive access to the Final Reports.
  • You may input data on individual program data entry forms in the web portal or upload an Excel spreadsheet into the web portal.
  • Remember to review each program’s data submission and Red Flag Report to check for errors before submitting your institution’s data.
  • Please contact us with any questions at 302-831-7460 or ire-cost@udel.edu.

Data Submission Checklist – PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING DATA

Click here for a detailed document on “How to Submit Data” (pdf)

Step 1. Register for the current study cycle

Step 2. Log-in to the web portal

Step 3. Add, manage, and delete academic programs

  • Make sure program names and CIP codes are current.

Step 4. Gather your data and create an Excel file

  • Review common mistakes in data collection.
  • Create Excel data file (or gather data for manual submission).
  • Clear all formatting from the Excel file, except where allowed.
  • Blank cells are only allowed in Column H, BS, and BT. See detailed document for more information.
  • Format column C (CIP for program) as text to allow for trailing zeros in CIP codes.
  • New for 2023 and 2024! College/school variable (optional).

Step 5. Upload or manually enter data for each program

  • Click on “Upload your data to the web portal” button (or manually enter data).

Step 6. Review data submission and Red Flag Report to check for errors and warnings

  • Review Red Flag Report and address any errors or warnings.
  • Look at each program individually and ensure data was correctly extracted and reported.
  • Leave a note to explain why any discrepancies or red flags remain.

Step 7. View preliminary results for each program

  • Click “review for submission” at the bottom of each page.
  • Use the three-year-averages to ensure data is in appropriate range.
  • Review Year-over-Year Cost and Productivity Charts.

Step 8. Submit data, complete data validation, and finalize submission

  • Submit data by January 31.
  • Data will be reviewed by The Cost Study team.
  • Receive email that your data has been verified and is complete.