Inside Higher Ed
July 06, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability
The House Appropriations Committee approved a funding plan to increase funding for the Education Department by 13 percent for 2023. The bill would allocate over $3.9 billion for higher education, and $24.6 billion for federal student aid programs. Increases to the Pell Grant would have a greater impact on students attending colleges with lower tuition prices.
Higher Ed. Dive
July 06, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability
Operating revenue increased in 2021 due to boosted state funding, federal pandemic relief, and institutions cutting expenses. However, enrollment declines, lower auxiliary revenue and increased financial aid caused revenue from students to decrease. Operating revenue grew by a median 3.1%, compared to 0.6% in 2020.
Higher Ed. Dive
June 28, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
There is an increase in student persistence and retention rates for the fall 2020 cohort of first-time students. Seventy-five percent of students returned to higher education by fall 2021, compared to 73.9% the previous year. Enrollment declines are responsible for the uptick in persistence and retention rates.
Higher Ed. Dive
June 21, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
Of the 39 million adults under 65 who left college without completing a credential, just 2.4% reenrolled in postsecondary education. Further, the number of stopped-out students has grown by 1.9 million since December 2018. Understanding who is reenrolling can help institutions and states attract other stopped-out students.
Higher Ed. Dive
June 14, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
Higher education investments in technology doubled in 2021 vs. 2020, marking the largest annual increase over the past decade. Currently, many institutions’ student systems are outdated and lack modern tools and features. The investment growth stems from pent up demand caused by the pandemic.
Higher Ed. Dive
June 07, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends
The median college received $13.2 million in government relief funding over the course of the pandemic, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings. While almost all colleges received public relief money, it was more important for those with low bond ratings — the colleges under the most financial pressure. That’s notable because the bulk of the funding is now ending, increasing colleges’ exposure to market stresses such as inflation and declining enrollment.
Higher Ed. Dive
May 17, 2022 Research, Student Success
College students and educators aren’t aligned with each other regarding how higher education should proceed once COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, according to new survey data covering 10 countries around the world. In North America, roughly one in four college leaders said their institutions don’t plan to offer remote or virtual class options by 2025, while 63% of students said they preferred fully online classes or classes that blend in-person and remote learning. Twenty-three percent said they prefer a mix of in-person and online courses.
Inside Higher Ed
May 09, 2022 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Transfer student enrollment rates decreased by 6.9 percent over last year, and combined with the previous year, total transfer enrollment has declined by about 16 percent since the start of the pandemic. A decline in enrollment is a threat to upward mobility for student populations, though it does provide an opportunity for institutions to make a concerted effort to fix the transfer system.
Higher Ed. Dive
April 28, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability
About 9% fewer students completed FAFSA forms as of the end of March compared to the same point last year. This was driven by a decline in FAFSA renewals as the share of new FAFSA filers rose. Completions among already enrolled students fell by 12% from last year. The new data means colleges should expect fewer students to enroll for the 2022-23 academic year.
Inside Higher Ed
April 18, 2022 Student Success, Value and Affordability
A positive impact of the pandemic for many students has been access to post-secondary cost savings and financial aid, made possible through federal grants and institutional aid programs. Many institutions waived fees, temporarily eliminated charges for some services or forgave outstanding balances. It’s evident cost-saving measures for students, especially for first-generation, Indigenous and students of color need to continue.