More than a dozen colleges and universities have announced budget cuts, staff layoffs and tuition increases in June and midway through July to cope with rising budget deficits.
As states cash in on the potential of non-degree credentials to become a more significant engine for economic mobility, new frameworks are emerging to ensure these innovative programs pass muster.
With recent college graduates entering one of the tightest job markets since the COVID outbreak, colleges and universities must find new ways to help students wow potential employers.
Many colleges require freshmen to live on campus for community and convenience, but a few—like the eight private schools below—mandate on-campus housing all four years.
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most American teens—especially girls—say graduating from college is very important to achieving their life goals. Despite rising tuition costs and student debt, teens remain more optimistic about college than adults, with about 6 in 10 calling it a top priority compared to 4 in 10 adults.
For the first time, more U.S. college students are learning entirely online than attending fully in person, yet most online programs cost just as much or more than traditional ones. Despite the lack of campus expenses, universities cite technology, staffing and support services as reasons for the high price.
