Enrollment growth for undergraduate certificates (6.6%) dwarfed that of associate and bachelor's degrees, according to preliminary figures from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Hundreds of students at California State University, Sacramento, or Sac State, visit the school's Basic Needs Resource Center every week, where they can select up to a dozen items per trip.
National news remains fixated on controversies at elite campuses, skewing the public's perception of the institutions that serve the majority of students.
LSU's board has split its top leadership for the first time in over a decade, naming Wade Rousse as system president and James Dalton as flagship campus chancellor
A recent Senate hearing examined ways to improve college financial transparency—from true costs to aid packages—to help families make informed choices. Lawmakers also discussed alternatives to four-year degrees to reduce costs.
In 2025, majors that once sat on the periphery are surging. BestColleges lists business administration, healthcare administration, mathematics and statistics among the nation's most in-demand fields.
The average 2025-26 tuition-and-fees sticker price for public two-year colleges is $4,150, which is an increase of 2.7% (or $110) for full-time students compared to last fall, according to an annual report on college pricing and student aid trends from the College Board.
As student-athletes capitalize on their personal brands, new opportunities—and liabilities—are emerging for universities, athletic conferences, donors and sponsors.
