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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.

Rural-serving colleges and universities are working to improve how they recruit—and meet the needs of—rural high school seniors, a population that has been difficult for higher education to reach.

From waiving application fees to offering various forms of direct admissions, U.S. higher education institutions are making it easier than ever for students to apply to college, says The Hechinger…

A new report finds that the number of international students at U.S. colleges rose by 4.5% during the 2024-25 academic year but says that initial Fall 2025 numbers show a…

Political debates about U.S. higher education—and their preoccupation with elite institutions—are often far removed from the reality many college students face, says The New York Times.

Due to visa processing delays, new international student enrollment at U.S. colleges could fall by 30-40%, which would result in an estimated $7 billion in lost revenue and 60,000 fewer…

A growing number of U.S. colleges are creating policies that allow adults to translate prior professional and life experiences into academic credit.

A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center finds that the population of U.S. students with some college experience but no degree increased in the 2023-24 academic year.

Undergraduate enrollment rose by 3.5% this spring, and every undergraduate credential and higher education institution type saw gains, according to new data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.