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Enrollment

What demographic cliff? Colleges post enrollment highs as affordability pays off

Alcino Donadel -
Institutions are welcoming record numbers of students and tying their enrollment wins to affordability and workforce alignment.
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Sturdy success rates for overlooked students come down to coaching

Alcino Donadel -
One-one-one support for Black and adult learners navigating academics and finances led to higher re-enrollment and persistence, according to this five-year pilot.
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This important clue for international enrollment paints a painful picture

Alcino Donadel -
New Common App data shows first-year applications from abroad fell this year. Can increasing domestic demand cover the losses?
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New surprising truths about meeting your enrollment target

Shannon Murphy -
Selectivity was found to be the single best predictor of whether a college would meet its enrollment target.
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Higher Ed’s Relevancy: Are University Presidents Ready for 2027?

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET

Join Ellucian and a panel of higher education presidents for a forward-looking conversation exploring findings from more than 2,000 high school and college students about what they expect, and what they reveal about one of the defining challenges facing institutions: remaining relevant as student expectations, needs, and pathways continue to evolve. 
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Case for college remains strong among high school seniors

Micah Ward -
Higher ed remains the dominant postsecondary pathway, despite heightened concerns about debt and career uncertainty.
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Why college students are paying way less for course materials now

Alcino Donadel -
Annual spending on textbooks is about half of what it was two decades ago, fueled by growing demand for digital resources and discounted access programs.
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Do tuition resets work? Why new data shows you’re asking the wrong question

Alcino Donadel -
Reducing sticker price alone won't solve a college's challenges, but it can play a vital role in your institution's overall marketing and recruitment strategy.
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Why outcomes now dominate the college search

Alcino Donadel -
Economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence and affordability have flipped recruitment on its head, a college consultant says.
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How your trustees must handle new enrollment requirements

Dana Godek -
Boards should focus less on the policy debate itself and more on the institutional implications that will require ongoing oversight.
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Dual enrollment: How to enhance results for underserved students

Alcino Donadel -
One university has expanded college access to over 550 K12 schools by reducing barriers for rural and neurodivergent students.
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New visa restrictions could hurt international enrollment

Alcino Donadel -
International students have four years to complete their studies or face federal immigration authorities.
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How better communication helps UNC Greensboro beat the summer melt

Alcino Donadel -
This university revamped the enrollment experience by simplifying to-do lists while helping staff pinpoint where students were stalling.
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Students staying enrolled reaches highest levels in almost a decade

Alcino Donadel -
First-year students entering in fall 2024 persisted to their second academic year at promising levels. Some groups experienced notable increases.
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This new report has found 65 million potential students

Matt Zalaznick -
Skill building and self-improvement are fueling the interests of a vast group of adults who want to enroll in the next two years.
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College applicants are now more reluctant to report their race

Matt Zalaznick -
Higher education may benefit from communicating to students more clearly the value and the lack of risk associated with sharing demographic data, a new the report advises.
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Small gain in undergrads lifts the latest spring enrollment numbers

Matt Zalaznick -
Colleges saw sharp growth in undergraduates studying healthcare professions and big drops in computer and information sciences.
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Americans looking for proof of the value of higher ed

Matt Zalaznick -
Americans "haven't given up on college" but institutions need to prove that what students learn will lead to civic and economic opportunities.
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Earlier launch, policy shifts fuel historic FAFSA rebound

Alcino Donadel -
The class of 2026 has set a FAFSA completion record weeks ahead of schedule, marking a decisive recovery from the simplified form's initial rollout.
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More U.S. universities are emerging offshore to steady global enrollment

Alcino Donadel -
With new international enrollments slipping and policy risk rising, institutions are expanding into fast-growing markets to stabilize the pipeline.
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Here are 4 big ways colleges are reinventing themselves

Alcino Donadel -
New academic models are appealing to a student population that is older, career focused and seeking flexibility beyond the traditional degree.
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Yale report blames Ivy League for declining trust in higher ed

Micah Ward -
A scolding report self-critiques the university's vague admissions process, high sticker price and campus culture.
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Harvard targeted in two new Department of Education probes

Matt Zalaznick -
The Trump Administration continues to accuse the university of discrimination and is now investigating allegations of harassment of Jewish students and whether the institution "continues to use illegal race-based preferences in admissions." 
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Why multilingual community college students struggle—and what schools can do

Michelle Centamore -
A new report urges community colleges to rethink support systems for multilingual learners navigating English-language and academic programs.
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College costs aren’t surging. In fact, here’s how they’ve declined

Alcino Donadel -
Inflation‑adjusted net prices have dropped for virtually all students over the past decade across public and private institutions, a new analysis reveals.
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The Future of Enrollment: AI, Trust, and the Next Era of Student Engagement

Steven Blackburn -
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 07, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to modernize their enrollment approach in an AI-enabled enrollment landscape, from rethinking the traditional funnel to implementing connected, context-aware engagement strategies that meet adult learners’ expectations for speed, clarity, and continuity. 
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Modern learners are rewriting the rules of college enrollment

Michelle Centamore -
With AI use rising to 88% and cost, convenience and career outcomes shaping choices, colleges may need to view enrollment as ongoing trust-building— not a one-time yield metric.
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FAFSA completion reaches new heights, on track to break record

Alcino Donadel -
The rate of high school students from low-income and high-minority neighborhoods applying for financial aid has increased by over 60% since last year.
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Fewer students of color are now enrolling in elite schools

Matt Zalaznick -
The biggest drops have occurred at Ivy Plus schools, while Black and Hispanic first-year student enrollment soared at some state flagships.
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The 10 most expensive states to attend college

Alcino Donadel -
High costs for on-campus housing and board propelled New Jersey into first place for the third consecutive year, according to this ranking.
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Here are 3 reasons why this state’s public college enrollment is surging

Alcino Donadel -
Has Idaho bucked the fears of the demographic cliff? The state's four public colleges and universities experienced record gains this fall.
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Here are 3 important areas of higher ed enrollment to watch

Alcino Donadel -
Postsecondary enrollment in the U.S. grew by 1% in fall 2025, but heavy losses in one area confirmed some fears.
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Despite debt, completing college is worth its value

Alcino Donadel -
College graduates earn a hefty premium over non-completers, according to a one-of-its-kind study examining debt-adjusted earnings.
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FAFSA armed with new warning against low-performing schools

Alcino Donadel -
Over 1,300 institutions are now flagged for producing graduates with low financial earnings. Which public colleges were included?
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How two new rules are reshaping career education

Dana Godek -
New gainful employment and financial value transparency rules pull back the curtain on college programs that promised life-changing opportunities
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