The highest percentage of soon-to-be college students are opting out of attending Texas colleges and universities due to the Lone Star state’s politics, according to a new study.
That’s one of the main findings from a new survey released by the Art & Science Group, a higher-education consulting firm. The percentage of students saying they ruled out a college based on the political leanings of a state increased slightly from a similar survey conducted by the group last year, which found 24% of students indicating their college choice would be affected by such factors.
Art & Science Group, which conducted the surveys, found that 28% dismiss schools based on state politics. And two-thirds of those students do so right out of the gate. “That's somewhat alarming, because obviously the colleges and universities don't have a choice,” said Craig Goebel, a principal at Art & Science Group.
The Tulane Hullabaloo references Art & Science Group’s studentPOLL, published in September 2024 on the impact of rankings on college choice, related to Tulane's place in the recent U.S. News Best College rankings.
The New York Times references Art & Science Group’s studentPOLL, published in September 2024, while discussing the impact of rankings on high school seniors’ college decisions.
NBC News references Art & Science Group’s studentPOLL, published in March 2023, while discussing the impact of state politics on high school seniors’ college decisions in 2024.
David Strauss, Principal, offers that "colleges need 'to do more than be at the liberal arts'" in an ever-changing market.
While introducing their latest college pricing tool and guidance on the revised FAFSA, Forbes references insights derived from the most recent studentPOLL conducted by the Art & Science Group which delves into students' perspectives on the financial considerations associated with their college selection process.
Craig Goebel, Principal, discusses Art & Science Group’s newest studentPOLL report on the role of price and financial aid in high school seniors' college decisions.
More high school graduates prefer a four-year degree with a high-amenity campus, and Principal David Strauss, weighs in on why that is.
Fewer high school graduates are pursuing four-year degrees, and Principal, David Strauss, weighs in on why that is.
Principal David Strauss speaks with Forbes about Art & Science Group’s most recent edition of studentPOLL and how the market of higher education has not yet been interested in paying less and getting a lesser experience.
Art & Science Group’s most recent edition of studentPOLL points to the ever-challenging services/amenities arms race that continues to push up the cost of higher education, and how that plays into an institution’s appeal among prospective students.
Craig Goebel discusses how an institution’s decision about a price reset could expand the college’s application numbers…but also how it could backfire.
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