Rebecca Long
Education
- BA English, Allegheny College
- Certificate Copy Editing, Emerson College
Expertise
- DEI
- Copy Editing
- Conscious Language
Rebecca Long is a copy editor currently supporting BestColleges’ reporting on higher education trends and data analysis. She also manages the site’s Conscious Language Guide. She joined BestColleges in 2021.
In addition to her work at BestColleges, Rebecca has over a decade of editorial experience, including writing and editing. As a freelance journalist, her work has been published in The Boston Globe, The Guardian, Slate, Teen Vogue, and others. She has also served as a guest lecturer in copy editing at Wheaton College. She has previously held full-time roles in academic publishing and the educational nonprofit sector.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Allegheny College and a certificate in copy editing from Emerson College.
Read Rebecca Long's Latest Articles
How Much Does College Cost? Average Tuition, Facts, and Statistics
Average college tuition ranges in price from $4,000-$40,000 a year, depending on the type of school. Find a breakdown of college costs in our report.
May 8, 2025
These States' Anti-DEI Legislation May Impact Higher Education
There are currently more than 30 bills across the U.S. targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public colleges.
May 6, 2025
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.
April 30, 2025
Facts and Statistics About Federal Pell Grants
The government gives Pell Grants to over 6 million students yearly. But fewer students are receiving these grants every year.
April 28, 2025
10 Most In-Demand Majors
Discover the most popular and lucrative in-demand college majors, from business and healthcare administration to IT and engineering.
April 24, 2025
