PolicyMap

PolicyMap brings research-ready data, sophisticated mapping, and powerful analytics to disciplines far beyond traditional GIS and planning. Students and faculty in fields such as public health, sociology, law, business, and the environmental sciences use PolicyMap to create maps, reports, and analyses that deepen their understanding of critical issues in their areas of study.

The PolicyMap data library includes thousands of standardized indicators from more than 170 trusted sources. By eliminating the need to search through disparate datasets, PolicyMap enables researchers and students to focus on insights and exploration—unlocking new perspectives for learning, instruction, and innovation.

Who Uses PolicyMap

Hundreds of top-tier colleges and universities across the country subscribe to PolicyMap. Academic customers have grown rapidly, with more than 230 institutions now using PolicyMap across a wide range of disciplines and program types, including:

• All eight Ivy League universities
• Flagship public research universities such as the University of Vermont, University of Georgia, and UCLA
• Leading private universities and liberal arts colleges including Boston College, Brown University, and Swarthmore College
• Community and technical colleges such as Kapiʻolani Community College, Montgomery County Community College, and Northwest Vista College
• Health sciences campuses and schools of public health and medicine including UTHealth School of Public Health, UMass Medical School, and Georgetown University Medical Center

How It Works

PolicyMap offers flexible solutions designed to support institutional, research, and instructional needs:

• PolicyMap SaaS Platform – Campus-wide or limited-user access to more than 170 data sources for mapping, reporting, and downloading. Includes tools for creating custom regions, layering data, and conducting community needs assessments.
• Data License – Direct access to PolicyMap’s curated datasets for integration into databases, research models, or large language models.
• Salesforce App – Embed PolicyMap’s mapping and analytics capabilities within Salesforce to visualize and analyze geographic data directly in your workflow.

Get Started

Join the growing community of colleges and universities using PolicyMap to enhance research, teaching, and data literacy across disciplines. Contact the PolicyMap team to learn more, request a demo, or set up a trial for your institution.