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.
Published by The Pew Charitable Trusts
A&S Principal David Strauss comments on the strategy behind differentiating tuition prices by majors, which is now being used by about 60 percent of public research universities.
Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Can the benefits of a strong research program outweigh the potential budget cuts in higher education? A&S Principal Rick Hesel argues that when institutions have a strong positioning — based on programs like top-tier research — they attract students and philanthropic support that will offset the loss from budget cuts.
Published by Inside Higher Ed
A&S Principal Craig Goebel shares the top three questions enrollment managers should be asking.
Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education
A&S Principal Craig Goebel comments on new research analyzing tuition discounting. He says developing a distinguishing strategy beyond tuition/aid pricing models is the most effective change schools can make.
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