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Nearly 2,000 colleges aren’t requiring SAT or ACT scores for fall 2023

At least 78% of higher education institutions have already extended these policies through fall 2024 in anticipation of the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.

5 reasons fewer students may be going to college this year

More than 10% of 2023's high school graduating class contemplated whether to go to college this year, according to a new report. To no surprise, COVID is largely to blame.

Ohio is the latest state to try making college costs, ROI clearer—is it worth it?

Similar state and federal initiatives have either stalled or, if passed, have not gained traction among parents and students.

Men are falling behind in higher ed and the trend may not be letting up

Reports by National Student Clearinghouse Research Center and YouthTruth suggest that male enrollment has declined faster than women for the past five years and only 57% of young men graduating high school in 2023 expect to go to college.

Students of early-bird classes sleep less, skip more and perform worse, data shows

Researchers studied data from nearly 40,000 students across five semesters and found that poor sleep is causing a wide range of issues with class attendance and performance.

TikTok Bans: What does it really mean for your institution?

Academic leaders should embrace focused investment in digital education, but the potential threats TikTok poses to their digital infrastructure are prompting schools to implement drastic policy measures.

Degrees from these colleges guarantee handsomely higher salaries in finance

A degree in finance from some of the country's most esteemed private institutions can earn a student at least $30,000 more than the median B.A. graduate earns, according to data collected by Looking Glass Institute.

Leveraging data from educational events to optimize student experiences

Institutions need more efficient strategies to collect key student information and use that data to deliver a more optimized student experience. One often overlooked strategy? Educational events such as college fairs, kick-off weeks, campus tours and other activities.

Quality and attainment: 2023’s most—and least—educated states in America

The five states with the highest percentage of college degree holders were also the top 10 most educated states, according to WalletHub's study. Additionally, three of the top 10 most educated states had the best university degree quality on average.

Fresh student enrollment data suggests “encouraging” recovery

As colleges continue treading past pandemic lows, new data suggests a light at the end of the tunnel for undergraduate enrollment., graduate enrollment steadies.