Evan Castillo
Expertise
- Scholarly Article Reporting
- Free-Tuition Colleges
- Student Financial Aid
- College Closures
Education
- BA Journalism, BA Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Evan Castillo is a news reporter covering colleges and universities in North Carolina and beyond. He specializes in student-driven stories and speaks with researchers and university admins about studies regarding underserved populations.
Evan regularly updates our lists of colleges offering free tuition, recently closed colleges, and the largest donations to colleges and universities.
Evan joined BestColleges as an associate writer in 2022 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a BA in Journalism and a BA in Psychology. As a student, he covered university policy and student stories in the student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel.
While at BestColleges, Evan’s work has been featured in multiple news outlets, such as AOL, the Charlotte Observer, the Washington Post, Forbes, and the Miami Herald, as well as by schools like Purdue University, Ohio State University, and Gonzaga University. Two research journals highlighted his list of colleges requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read Evan Castillo's Latest Articles
Tracking College Closures and Mergers
Close to 80 private nonprofit colleges closed or merged between 2020 and 2024. Find historical data about college closures and a list of closed colleges and mergers.
July 14, 2025
Best Online Speech Pathology Programs
Speech-language pathologists are needed now more than ever. Explore our picks for the best online speech-language pathology master's programs.
July 11, 2025
What Are the Hardest Colleges to Get Into?
Nine universities in the U.S. accept just 5% of students or fewer, and not all of them are Ivy League. Explore the country's most selective colleges.
July 9, 2025
Will You Make the Cut? College Acceptance Rates for 150 Popular Schools
Some of the highest acceptance rates near 100%, while the lowest dip to 3%. Check which schools you have the best chance of getting into.
July 9, 2025
Is Community College Free? Yes, in These States
Get an associate degree, certificates, or workforce training tuition-free in 34 states.
July 2, 2025
