This Appleseed report describes the contributions of Harvard University to the economy of the Boston area, highlighting its role as a major regional enterprise and its contributions through its mission of education, research, business development and service to the community.
This 2008 report by Appleseed analyzes Princeton University's contributions to the Princeton area, Mercer County and the State of New Jersey.

This 2007 report by Appleseed examines the impact of Wright State University on the western Ohio economy, specifically in the city of Dayton and the Miami Valley. In addition to documenting the economic impact, the report also delves into the university's contribution to the development of human capital and the expansion of education opportunity in the region.
This Appleseed report assesses the impact of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on the state of New York, the Capital Region, and the city of Troy.
This Appleseed report examines the economic impact of Boston's eight research universities (Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Massachusetts Boston, Harvard University, Northeastern University, and Tufts University) on the Metropolitan Boston Area.