Admissions & Outcomes

New studies find that over half of college students are experiencing loneliness—and are more likely to feel lonely the more they use social media.

Colleges and universities are centering admissions officers as cornerstones of support for prospective and newly admitted students.

A new analysis finds that enrollment of underrepresented students of color declined at highly selective institutions but rose at most other U.S. colleges and universities.

Some high school seniors tell The New York Times that they’re wary of including their race, gender, or immigration status in college essays amid the federal government’s aggressive anti-diversity, equity,…

As men opt out of higher education, women are making up substantial majorities in law school, medical school, and other professional programs—a gender imbalance that might have lasting economic implications,…

A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center indicates that more students overall are pursuing a postsecondary education, but a closer look shows uneven growth.

Eleanor J.B. Daugherty, Ed.D., Georgetown University’s vice president for student affairs, speaks to THE FEED about creating a campus environment that accompanies students through young adulthood and the modern college…

Recognizing the pitfalls of an early decision application process that requires students to commit to a school without understanding how much they will have to pay, a handful of small…

As 2025 comes to a close, we look back at THE FEED’s most-read national news stories, from the impact of federal cuts to the scope of MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy.

The Trump administration’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion may end up putting a damper on admissions practices that favor men, who have become underrepresented on college campuses.