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Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-08
#9,732
AI visibility: Grade A
86
SEO health: Latest audit
80
Visits
458.9K
per month, estimated
Keywords
56.0K
ranking in Google
Organic share
100%
458.9K organic visits
LLMS.txt
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What this company does
Inside Higher Ed started as a simple idea to cover the fast-changing world of colleges and universities with straight talk and useful information. Over the years it grew into one of the main places people in higher ed turn to for daily news on policy shifts, campus trends and leadership changes. The team focuses on practical stories that actually help administrators, faculty and staff do their jobs better rather than…
Our read on the site
Significant improvements needed. 1 high-priority issue.
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Monthly visits
458.9K
Latest estimate
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458.9K
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Grade A
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Ranking keywords
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458.9K
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Inside Higher Ed started as a simple idea to cover the fast-changing world of colleges and universities with straight talk and useful information. Over the years it grew into one of the main places people in higher ed turn to for daily news on policy shifts, campus trends and leadership changes. The team focuses on practical stories that actually help administrators, faculty and staff do their jobs better rather than…
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Updated May 27, 2026
# Inside Higher Ed ## About Inside Higher Ed started as a simple idea to cover the fast-changing world of colleges and universities with straight talk and useful information. Over the years it grew into one of the main places people in higher ed turn to for daily news on policy shifts, campus trends and leadership changes. The team focuses on practical stories that actually help administrators, faculty and staff do their jobs better rather than just academic theory. They run a busy job board that connects colleges with candidates looking for roles in teaching, administration and support services. Regular newsletters and opinion pieces keep readers up to speed without the fluff that sometimes fills other outlets. The site also hosts webinars and special reports on topics like enrollment challenges and technology adoption in classrooms. Readers appreciate the mix of breaking news and longer features that dig into real problems facing institutions today. Advertising from education vendors and service providers helps keep the content free for most users while still maintaining editorial independence. The company has built a reputation for balanced coverage that doesn't shy away from tough topics like budget cuts or accreditation fights. Staff writers and contributors come from varied backgrounds in journalism and higher ed itself, which adds credibility to the reporting. Over time
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Excellent
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