Research
6 in 10 Online Students Report Using AI, Survey Finds
A new BestColleges survey found that students are increasingly using AI, but many have doubts about how universities should use the tech.
9 in 10 Online Graduates Say Their Degree Has Had a Positive ROI
About 3 in 4 online graduates additionally say their online education prepared them for real, work-related challenges.
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.
1 in 3 College Students Report Witnessing More Discrimination Against Marginalized Groups This Year
Amid DEI office closures, more students — and an even higher percentage of Black students — report witnessing more discrimination against marginalized groups this year.
1 in 4 Students Faced Challenges Staying Enrolled Due to FAFSA Delays, Survey Finds
In a recent survey, another 34% of students report that FAFSA rollout delays affected their ability to file the application.
More Than 1 in 3 Students Are Involved With Campus Protests This Fall
While nearly half of students (47%) believe protests disrupt learning, many also say they create effective change on and off campus.
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.
Over 3 in 5 College Student Voters Say a Presidential Candidate’s Vibe Matters
More than 60% of students also say they are more energized politically now than they were two months ago.