The average cost of student housing—or off-campus apartments where more than half of tenants are college students—grew by 22.4% from 2020 to 2025 in San Antonio, while average market-rate rents grew 17.4%.
Experts say "behind-the-scenes" discounting through merit aid and grants has become widespread, though inconsistent formulas leave families seeking transparency.
About 19 million people are going to college right now. But one recent poll from Gallup shows that the percentage of Americans who view college as very important is at an all time low, dropping from 75% in 2010 to 35% now.
At least two community colleges, Alvin and Blinn, are also considering what they can and can't teach to high schoolers enrolled in their fast-growing dual credit courses.
A bill filed by Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele would require colleges to rename specific campus roads after Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last month while speaking at a Utah college. Institutions that do not comply would risk losing state funding.
As generative AI—and campus use of it—evolves, so must the trust and connection between campus stakeholders. Faculty development, improved AI literacy and other techniques may help.
A state study found Virginia's community college enrollment fell 7% over the past decade, while dual enrollment and career and technical education grew. Researchers say the trend is straining smaller colleges and prompting calls for efficiency.
