Why they drop out — it’s not why you’d think
March 1, 2011 by Claire Knight
Picture this: An excited freshman enrolls in school … and drops out the following year. Why does this happen so often?
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March 1, 2011 by Claire Knight
What’s behind rising enrollment
June 19, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A new study says freshman enrollment’s up. What’s responsible for the increase?
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3 questions tour guides should answer
April 30, 2010 by Claire Knight
It takes time and effort to recruit prospective students. Here’s how school tour guides can help your school come out on top.
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Public college value: Who’s No. 1?
January 13, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A just-released list ranks the top public college values nationwide. Here’s how it was compiled – and who came in at number one.
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Students claim they were tricked into enrolling
December 14, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
Students at this university say they were — in effect — promised a Cadillac and delivered a Yugo. And they want the school to pay.
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And the best predictor of college success is …
September 15, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
It’s not standardized test scores or demographic factors, according to a new book. Instead, it’s this.
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Freshman enrollment down
August 1, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Nearly one-third of private colleges will see a drop in freshman enrollment this fall, as families continue to experience tough economic times.
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Steps to land high enrollment
May 18, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Of the students accepted to your college this spring, exactly how many will enroll by the fall?
Colleges throughout the country are going the extra mile in hopes of boosting their enrollment.
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What’s causing an about-face in higher ed marketing
May 11, 2009 by Geneva Reid
When prospective students visit your institution’s Web site or check out one of your brochures, what images do they see?
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Changing trend: Courses that are drawing students now
May 7, 2009 by Geneva Reid
If your college is like a number of institutions across the U.S., you’re seeing a rising interest in climate change and renewable energy among undergraduates.
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When does 1 equal 3?
May 5, 2009 by Geneva Reid
How many students can you fit in a dorm room?
It sounds like a joke begging for a punch line – but it’s a question many colleges across the country are currently asking.
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Economy’s down — but these numbers are up
May 4, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Despite the tough economy, there’s one area where colleges and universities are seeing a rise in numbers.
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Why students may want to spend more time on Facebook
May 2, 2009 by Geneva Reid
The media’s recently been filled with stories about the link between Facebook and low GPAs.
But now it’s starting to look like students going after good grades may want to spend more time on Facebook.
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The 1 upside to a down economy
May 1, 2009 by Geneva Reid
If there’s a positive side to the economic downturn, it’s that enrollment numbers for computer science students are up for the first time in six years — and there’s a good chance this trend will affect your institution.
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