Student success leaders may now be operating with less experienced teams as mental health replaces academic achievement as the top priority on many campuses, an analysis warns.

College completion rates flattened this year, with slight and similar decreases in the number of White, Black, and Latinx graduates compared to 2021.

"Wallet friendliness," social environment, and academic and economic opportunities determine WalletHub's 100 best college towns in America.

Industry leaders say the No. 1 challenge is a shrinking talent pool but making college and career decisions troubles many potential college students.