Research Guides: Data & Statistics Portal: Historical Statistics

Library Databases

U.S. Congressional Serial Set This link opens in a new window
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Covers: 1817-1980. The 'Serial Set' refers to the bound, sequentially numbered volumes of all the Reports, Documents, and Journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

120 Years of American Education: A statistical portrait
Released 1993 this publication contains statistical trends of elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions. Text and charts describe historical shifts in educational attainment, enrollment, staff, degrees and finance.
Biennial Survey of Education - via Hathi Trust
Published from 1916 - the electronic version is available online via Hathi Trust. The paper copy information is below.
Historical Statistics of the United States - Education

Statistical Abstract of the United States
Publication Date: 1879-2012.
Available online and in print