Data Reports
Rural Students in Higher Education: Analyzing Challenges and Solutions
Rural students face challenges such as education deserts, the digital divide, limited resources, and remote geography in the pursuit of college credentials.
Colleges With the Wealthiest Students: Facts and Statistics
Middlebury College and other highly selective schools enroll many students from the wealthiest families. See what other colleges made the list.
Transfer Acceptance Rates at Four-Year Schools
Transfer acceptance rates at four-year colleges can range from less than 1% at Ivy League universities to more than 80% at some public institutions.
Safest College Campuses in the U.S.
Discover the safest college campuses by comparing schools with the lowest crime rates and best campus safety resources.
Pros and Cons of AI in Higher Education
AI makes information accessible like never before; however, it can also lead to privacy violations. Discover more about the pros and cons of AI.
AI Is a Good Thing for Online Education, Says Majority of Administrators
Most administrators say AI is a positive innovation in online education. Discover more perceptions of AI from our survey.
9 in 10 Online Learners Experience Positive ROI From Degree Program
Most online learners also told BestColleges that online learning is better than or equal to on-campus learning.
Where College Students Have Set Up Pro-Palestinian Protest Encampments
Students at more than 100 colleges across the U.S. have set up protest encampments to demand their schools divest from companies supporting Israel.
Key Insights From Three Years of Student Surveys
Discover the latest trends in mental health, diversity, and AI on college campuses over the last few years.