Statistical data and descriptive analyses concerning higher education in the United States from 1975-80 are presented in summary form, based on information provided by the U.S. Office of Education and other public and private educational organizations. The 11 statistical tables cover the following areas: number of institutions (two-year, four-year, public, private); enrollment; public/private ratios, four-year/two-year ratios; instructional staff and student/faculty ratios; faculty salary levels; faculty salaries and the cost of living; current expenditures; purposes of current fund expenditures; current fund revenues; and sources of current fund revenues. (SW)