Cost of College

April 17, 2024
This report finds that cost is a major perceived barrier to obtaining a postsecondary credential. However, despite concerns about cost, few understand the actual price of higher education—specifically, the price of obtaining a bachelor's degree.

Education for What?

Aug. 30, 2023
Despite enrollment and completion rates declining and Americans' confidence in higher education falling, the economic case for earning a college degree remains solid. College graduates earn about $1 million more over the course of their working years than U.S. adults with no college degree, on average.

Varying Degrees 2023

Aug. 8, 2023
This report from New America examines Americans’ perspectives on education after high school. Now in its seventh year, the study continues to ask Americans for their opinions on critical questions related to the value of educational opportunities after high school, how higher education is funded, and how we hold colleges and universities accountable for that…

Advancing Equity by Rethinking the Use of Tests in College Admissions

July 25, 2023
This brief discusses the equity implications of requiring college applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score as part of their application for admission, considerations for college leaders examining test-optional polices, and ways in which test-free policies may address equity concerns related to standardized tests in college admissions. The brief concludes with recommendations for college…

The Urgency of Fair and Equitable Holistic Review of College Applicants

July 20, 2023
This brief is focused on holistic review, a strategy in college admissions that assesses an applicant’s unique experiences alongside a range of indicators that include grades, extra curriculars, environmental context, among other factors. For admissions officers and college leaders, it is a powerful tool and a fairer and more thoughtful approach to reviewing student applications…

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