5 enrollment trends to keep an eye on for fall 2022

Although undergraduate and graduate enrollment are both down overall, HBCUs and online colleges saw notable increases.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 25, 2022

Tuition sticker prices fell in 2022-23 after accounting for inflation, College Board report finds

New research also projects declines in net price after adjusting for inflation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2022

How a “magical alignment” let one university quickly launch widespread student equity measures

Northern Arizona University developed and launched an initiative that broke down its biggest obstacles for student access — in eight months.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 21, 2022

Broad racial and ethnic categories don’t cut it for colleges, Common App data suggests

Federal racial and ethnic categories obscure key details for college admissions and student support, analysis shows. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 17, 2022

77% of adults think it would be hard to pay for college, according to survey

Community colleges were viewed as the most affordable higher education option, ahead of vocational and certificate programs, Morning Consult finds.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 12, 2022

4 more insights from a mom and a marketer

The executive director of communications and marketing at Central College, in Iowa, shares more of what she learned from her child’s college search.

By Denise Lamphier • Oct. 10, 2022

Federal data change means colleges can’t count unfinished applications in admit rates

New IPEDS reporting policies could prompt some institutions to examine the barriers for students to finish applying.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 5, 2022

California governor signs bill largely banning community college remedial classes

The legislation builds on a 2017 law significantly limiting when two-year institutions can funnel students into the noncredit-bearing courses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 3, 2022

5 college recruiting lessons from a mom and a marketer

The executive director of communications and marketing at Central College, in Iowa, shares what she learned from her own child’s college search.

By Denise Lamphier • Oct. 3, 2022

More adults, low-income students enroll when community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees, study suggests

New research suggests four-year degrees at community colleges can help reach certain disadvantaged student populations.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2022

William & Mary will cover tuition and fees for in-state Pell students, aims to boost their numbers

The public institution in Virginia hopes to raise its share of in-state Pell undergraduates from 17% to 20%.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 29, 2022

Why aren’t people going to college?

Many who didn’t enroll or finish degrees say college is too expensive — but they also cite stress and career uncertainty, new research finds.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 28, 2022

UCLA buys former Marymount California campuses for $80M

The largest land purchase in UCLA history could boost enrollment and housing capacity. It comes after Marymount California closed earlier this year.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 27, 2022

Here’s what happened when 3 colleges, including the University of Pennsylvania, went test optional

Over 1,800 four-year institutions are not requiring SAT and ACT for fall 2023, according to data presented at an admissions conference.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022

Vermont system plans tuition reset for 3 merging colleges

In-state tuition at the newly formed Vermont State University will fall about 15% on average to $9,999 per year for undergraduates.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 26, 2022

Fairfield University plans to open nearby 2-year branch campus next fall

The Jesuit institution in Connecticut is working with the Diocese of Bridgeport to start a two-year campus in a former school.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 23, 2022

The sale of student lists exacerbates inequity in the admissions process, reports say

Underrepresented students often get overlooked because colleges have the option to sift information by preferred demographics, according to TICAS.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 23, 2022

How can colleges prepare for the possibility the Supreme Court will strike down race-conscious admissions?

Enrollment managers should work with other leaders to craft admissions and messaging strategies, experts said at an annual admissions conference.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 23, 2022

Stanford Law School tries out income-share financing

A small pilot program will pay up to $170,000 toward a student's tuition in exchange for 10% of their salary post-graduation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 22, 2022

Common App experiences sharp rise in minority applicants

The total number of applicants grew over nearly a decade, but underrepresented minority applicants' rate of growth was higher.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 20, 2022

5 trends in upward transfer that 4-year colleges should watch

We took a closer look at National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data to tease out what could most impact four-year institutions.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 15, 2022

Transfer enrollment declined 13.5% since the pandemic started

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that transfer enrollment had declined twice as much as nontransfer enrollment. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 13, 2022

How one nonprofit is looking beyond ‘generic tools’ to help HBCUs boost retention

The Partnership for Education Advancement's CEO discusses working to boost technology at HBCUs and colleges that drive social mobility.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 9, 2022

Eastern Gateway sues U.S. Department of Education over free college program restrictions

Regulators overstepped their authority with enforcement actions threatening the Ohio community college's operations, the lawsuit says.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 6, 2022

8 big questions as colleges start fall 2022

Will higher ed’s financial picture clear? Can campuses innovate? Is a new generation of presidents ready to rise to the moment?

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 6, 2022