Research in Higher Education

One in four current college students calls the value of a college degree bad or very bad. Discover more survey findings in our report.

About 1 in 5 students (19%) believe colleges should take a public stance on foreign wars and conflicts.

Regardless of their current voting plans, 43% of eligible students still say they would consider voting for a third-party candidate.

Survey finds that 66% of students also believe it takes multiple incomes to make a good living. Read more findings in our report.

In a new BestColleges survey, 76% of students say work-life balance is a top priority in their job search compared to 60% who prioritize salary.

Over half of students BestColleges surveyed (54%) say that the use of AI tools on college coursework counts as cheating or plagiarism. Find more survey data in our report.

The average student loan debt is over $38,000. Explore more facts, statistics, charts, and graphs about student loan debt in our report.

Over 80 private nonprofit colleges closed or merged between 2020 and 2025. Find historical data about college closures and a list of closed colleges and mergers.

Recent polls suggest 50% of Americans oppose using race as a factor in college admissions. Learn about affirmative action statistics and Supreme Court cases in our report.

While college enrollment has declined in recent years, new students and older learners have contributed to an uptick in enrollment this year.

Most students say their mental health has worsened in college. Learn how many students experience common mental health conditions.

College costs have surpassed inflation increases over the last decade. Find out what’s driving the price hikes, and discover just how much costs have risen over time.