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Dataset on higher education access and population distribution in seven campuses in Colombia

Year: 2025

Type: data-paper

Abstract: This dataset presents demographic information of 16,012 students admitted to various regional campuses of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. The data are compared against departmental population statistics from the Colombian National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). The dataset enables comparative analysis of higher education access gaps by employing Gini index calculations to quantify inequality and examine the impact of students' school background, age, and socioeconomic status. The objective is to identify disparities in access among citizens aged 20-39 compared to the population admitted to higher education programs.

Source: Data in Brief

DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2025.112191

Authors: Maria C. Valencia-Garcia, Fernan A. Villa-Garzon, John W. Branch-Bedoya

Institution: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education in Latin America

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,220

OpenAlex ID: W4415320441

Cites: 3

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