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 Currently, many institutions’ student systems are outdated and lack modern tools and features.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.
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.
Higher Ed. Dive
April 12, 2022 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Students at the University of Missouri who did not submit admissions tests scores for fall 2021 earned slightly lower GPAs in the first semester compared to their peers who did. However, both groups had similar retention rates. Many test-optional and test-free policies remain in effect across institutions. More than 1,800 colleges and universities are not mandating exam score submission for fall 2022 applicants.
The Washington Post
April 08, 2022 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Prominent U.S. institutions report a surge in international applications over the past two years. This is fueled by the easing pandemic travel restrictions, test-optional policies, and pent-up demand. The Common Application found a 34 percent increase in international student applications since 2020, vs. a 12 percent rate of growth for U.S. applicants.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
April 04, 2022 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
As colleges try to address declining enrollment rates, many are targeting students who left college without earning a degree. The majority of these students are adult learners and consequently have different needs than traditional college students. While the re-enrollment efforts are still in the early stages, one overarching theme is that these students need support, and institutions need to look for creative ways to provide it.