Research in Higher Education
Through our Thought Leadership Galleries and Annual Educational Trends Reports we strive to engage these topics in an original way, blending proprietary research, op-ed content, expert panels, and resource collections.
Featured Research
Students’ Top Factors in College Choice and Admissions: 2023
Our 2023 College Choice and Admissions Survey reveals how students choose colleges and the variables they think colleges should factor into admissions decisions.
by Lyss Welding
Updated November 3, 2023
Just One-Third of Students Say College Is Worth the Cost
May 7, 2024
Nearly 1 in 3 College Students Have Experienced Free Speech Limitations on Campus
April 26, 2024
College Student Voters Favor Harris to Trump, 52% vs. 39%
October 7, 2024
Two-Thirds of College Students Disapprove of the Economy
May 2, 2024
Work-Life Balance Tops List of College Student Priorities in Job Search: Survey
April 19, 2024
56% of College Students Have Used AI on Assignments or Exams
November 22, 2023
Average Student Loan Debt: 2024 Statistics
May 30, 2024
Closed Colleges: List, Statistics, and Major Closures
September 17, 2024
Affirmative Action Statistics in College Admissions
July 3, 2023
College Enrollment Statistics in the U.S.
February 7, 2024
College Student Mental Health Statistics
March 22, 2024
Cost of College Over Time
January 30, 2024
All Research
1 in 4 Students Faced Challenges Staying Enrolled Due to FAFSA Delays, Survey Finds
Updated October 25, 2024
More Than 1 in 3 Students Are Involved With Campus Protests This Fall
Updated October 21, 2024
Over 3 in 5 College Student Voters Say a Presidential Candidate’s Vibe Matters
Updated October 9, 2024
AI Is a Good Thing for Online Education, Says Majority of Administrators
by Jane Nam
Updated August 12, 2024
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