HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 16, 2025

One that doesn’t just manage applicants, but empowers strategy, fosters connection, and drives retention. While many systems include basic applicant tracking and form building, a true EMS integrates across departments, touching admissions, marketing, student services, financial aid, and beyond.

Enrollment

Niche

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In just the last two years, the sector contracted by 2% , according to a report from the National Center for Education Statistics, highlighting a widespread challenge that has been building over the last decade. From merit and need-based to transfer and retention scholarships, review your current scholarship offerings.

Enrollment

Niche

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Parents and guardians play a pivotal role in the college search and admissions process, often serving as trusted advisors, cheerleaders and financial planners. Be transparent, comprehensive and timely in your communication about financial aid. Cost and aid have a tremendous impact on enrollment decisions.

Financial Aid

Emerging College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2025

True Cost of Attendance The CDS breaks down average financial aid awards and out-of-pocket costs. Want to know what percentage of students receive need-based aid or how much merit aid is given? A simple Google search like “ [College Name] Common Data Set ” will usually get you there. It’s all in Section H.

GPA

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

If youre wondering what life is like on campus, lets look at the numbers, everything from gender balance to financial aid, and what they mean for you as a student. Cornells retention rate of 97% of students returning after their first year is another sign that they feel supported and want to stay.

Ivy League

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

From letting your chosen school know to following through on the next steps, we’ll walk you through what it takes to move confidently toward this new chapter of your education. If the deposit is a financial challenge, reach out to the admissions office. So, the big question remains: how to commit to a college and make it official?

Waitlist

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 23, 2025

For education marketers targeting younger demographics, Snapchat’s low-friction, high-engagement environment makes it a powerful, if often underutilized, channel. What makes it especially powerful for education marketing is the way it enables institutions to meet students where they are in their preferred format, tone, and space.

Campus Tours

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 7, 2025

Reading Time: 10 minutes The way higher institutions define and acknowledge student success in higher education today is changing rapidly. In this blog post, we’ll explore the true meaning of student success and what key metrics are best p laced to measure student success in higher education. Try the HEM Student Portal!

Higher Education

Niche

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

million students , according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). When asked to predict challenges they might face in applying to college, 61% said applying for financial aid, and 54% said paying application fees. From there, it has steadily declined, decreasing at about an average rate of 1% a year.

Enrollment

Niche

MAY 30, 2025

Now, imagine that same kind of instant support for students and families considering your school or college asking about course options, financial aid, events and so on. Chatbots are (reliably) doing just that throughout education, helping students get the information they need without sifting through endless pages on your site.

Financial Aid

CampusESP

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Time to recap the top resources, advancements, and moments in higher education family engagement. This research highlights how family engagement boosts student retention Top Feature Releases We interviewed over 50 customers to learn what family engagement pros really need, and we released over 1,600 product enhancements in responce!

Retention

AdmissionSight

JULY 21, 2025

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Financial Aid

Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2025

I have been in higher education for over 20 years, both on a campus as a chief enrollment officer and now at RNL in an executive role. They strive to maintain a healthy enrollment, financial stability, and a quality experience for students. College closings are not sudden or abrupt. They also know when those metrics become red flags.

Retention

Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 7, 2023

By now we’ve all accepted that the next 60 days will be one of excitement and nervousness in the world of financial aid and enrollment management as we await the changes to the FAFSA. Communicate about the Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) Make sure to communicate to students and families the importance of obtaining their FSA ID.

Financial Aid

Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Between more and more of the population questioning the value of higher education and increased competition, how can I continue to attract students to study at my institution and convince them of the value of earning a degree or other credential? What distinguishes strategic enrollment planning from recruitment and retention planning?

Enrollment

Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 6, 2023

The right plan can make all the difference in your recruitment and retention efforts. Throughout my career I have been an enrollment catalyst in my both higher and K-12 educational institutions. This process should include an assessment of your processes and strategies in admissions, retention, marketing, and tuition/financial aid.

Enrollment

Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Results from financial aid or scholarship calculator Prospective Family Engagement Report : Engaging the biggest enrollment influencers Nearly all families are involved in the college search process with students, and this study from RNL, CampusESP, and Ardeo Education Solutions looks at how those families want to connect with campuses.

Retention

BestColleges

MAY 10, 2023

AI has implications for admissions, student retention, teaching and learning, the curriculum, and administrative efficiency. Throughout history, colleges and universities have been shaped by massive disruptors radically altering the landscape of higher education. Here are five ways AI promises to revolutionize higher education.

Higher Education

Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Lee was a remarkable leader who left a lasting mark on higher education and in our hearts. Lee had a lifelong dedication to higher education, both as a professional and as a student. He would go on to create the ACT National Center for the Advancement of Educational Practices, serving as the executive director.

Retention

EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. EAB · How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. We're an HSI, 76% of our student body is part-time, 33% are Hispanic, 57% are female, 83% are on financial aid, 59% are first gen. Episode 126. November 1, 2022. Transcript. Across the campuses.

Retention

Ruffaloni

MAY 24, 2023

Don’t forget retention Finally, student retention challenges may vary among the programs in your portfolio, based on many factors: course sequencing, subject matter, admission criteria, financial aid strategy, and cohort make-up, and more. but retention benefits all of these teams.

Programs

BestColleges

JUNE 13, 2023

Maryland is home to a number of great higher education institutions , and that includes historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Learners seeking an HBCU education in the Old Line State will find there are great options. Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities.

Financial Aid

Ruffaloni

MARCH 27, 2024

Knowing why students make the decisions they do can guide you toward refinements to their experiences as enrolled students that can lead to better retention and completion once they enroll. Be intentional with the awarding of your financial aid to attract students and remember to maintain financial assistance levels for returning students.

Graduate Students

Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Andrea Carroll-Glover From Capella, to Rasmussen, to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Andrea Carroll-Glover has led online programs for big institutions, small institutions, and helped at every other size and shape since she began working in higher education 15 years ago. Through student success and persistence through retention.

Online Programs

BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

The Value of HBCUs in Social Work Education The mission of social work is to disrupt systemic inequality in order to champion justice and inclusion. 2023 Top 10 HBCUs for Master's in Social Work How We Rank Schools At Best Colleges, we believe a college education is one of the most important investments you can make. from our partners.

Programs

Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The culture of higher education is steeped in knowing. In 2014, our enrollment had been flat—if slightly dropping—for four years when our new president decided we should turn it around with either a tuition reset or a revised financial aid strategy. Retention is up 9 points to 74 percent. We chose the latter.

Retention

BestColleges

APRIL 18, 2023

The value of an HBCU education also includes the advantage that the student and faculty bodies will be mostly Black — a rarity in academia outside of HBCUs — which lifts diverse perspectives. Graduating with an HBCU education can also give you a valuable alumni network that can provide mentorship and connections.

Retention

EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

After losing over 10% of two-year students during the pandemic, both due to declines in new students and to a national dip in retention, this enrollment recovery was a welcomed reprieve. By 2028, six million less working aged adults will be in the workforce, causing more competition for talent across all sectors, not just higher education.

Community College

College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What kind of financial aid does a particular college offer, and how much can I maybe get? The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collection of standardized questions about a college or university's admissions and financial aid process, graduation rate, student demographics, and more. News & World Report.

Financial Aid

BestColleges

JULY 11, 2024

Most states have extensive financial aid programs for former foster youth. Many states, however, have strict requirements students must meet to qualify for aid. Financial aid is especially important for these students, as they often don't have generational wealth to fall back on. In more than half of U.S.

Financial Aid

EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Generation Hope strives to make college graduation a more common achievement for young parents.

Higher Education

BestColleges

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Southern New Hampshire University students who received basic needs assistance from the school saw higher retention rates. SNHU distributed a total of $107 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund grants to 51,257 qualifying learners to help with basic needs during the pandemic.

Retention

BestColleges

JULY 31, 2023

According to the figures from the National Center for Education Statistics , only about 7% of public school teachers are Black. Underrepresentation of Black teachers in early childhood education can have negative implications for students' identity development and the perpetuation of cultural stereotypes and biases.

Education

BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Master's in education programs prepare students for education related careers, often at the K-12 levels. If you want to enroll in a master's in education program , it could lead to credibility, competitiveness, or a higher salary. What is an Online Master's in Education Program?

Education

BestColleges

AUGUST 16, 2024

Ripon College announced a financial aid program offering Wisconsin residents free tuition. The Ripon Commitment opens doors for students in Wisconsin who may have thought higher education at a private school was out of reach," Ripon President Victoria N. Where the program might make a significant impact is with retention.

Tuition

BestColleges

APRIL 7, 2023

It's unclear, however, how pervasive these companies are in higher education. OPMs have become a hot topic in higher education policy circles, but for the uninitiated, it can be hard to understand why. The Department of Education (ED) intends to force more transparency into how commonly institutions use these managers.

Online Programs

Educated Quest

MARCH 29, 2023

Harvard does much better (88 percent) Retention is an excellent 93 percent, though many state universities, including Rutgers in my home state, do a little better. Tulane does not meet 100 percent of demonstrated financial need—it most recently met, on average, 92 percent. appeared first on Educated Quest.

Retention