Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The way students use technology search for college, the stress and anxiety they face, the economic challenges that impact their ability to afford college, and even the way they question the value of college have created daunting challenges for enrollment managers.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Southern New Hampshire University students who received basic needs assistance from the school saw higher retention rates. The report notes that many college students struggle with basic needs insecurity and "fall through the cracks" of existing aid programs. more likely to stay enrolled. HEERF II recipients were 15.5%

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. Increased competition Community college enrollment is facing several new external threats outside of the traditional competition from other colleges.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Creating a Customized Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Dashboard Elmira College's partnership with Edify About Elmira College is a private college with a total enrollment of 673 students, a 76% retention rate, and a 56% six-year graduation rate. Exacerbating the problem, Elmira saw several key IT staff resign in 2021.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. EAB’s Tara Zirkel is joined by Pueblo Community College VP of Student Success, Dr. Heather Speed, to examine changes Pueblo made to boost enrollment heading into the fall semester. EAB · How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. Episode 126.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He began his career in higher education at Illinois State as the assistant dean of students and financial aid administrator, and in 1963, became the associate executive director of the Illinois State Scholarship Commission. Lee co-founded Noel-Levitz in 1984. Lee also had a positive influence on me when I joined the company in 1993.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 11, 2023

Long gone are the days of admission offices counting college enrollment deposits on May 1 and beginning to plan out their summer conference tours. Chief enrollment officers and colleagues of mine beg the question—which seems so valid now— what is a deposit actually worth now ? The answer is still “a lot.”

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BestColleges

MARCH 14, 2024

California State University reported an enrollment decline of 6.5% Only four of the 23 campuses in the CSU system recorded enrollment growth from 2019-2022. However, there was positive growth in the enrollment of historically excluded groups, with increases in Latino/a and Black student enrollments on multiple campuses.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 30, 2023

This is valuable information for recruitment and enrollment leaders to consider in informing how to position your institution in marketing materials. This is valuable information for recruitment and enrollment leaders to consider in informing how to position your institution in marketing materials.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 24, 2023

Understanding program portfolio performance is a key to enrollment growth. In my work with partner institutions, I often see competing priorities come to light as the marketing team, the enrollment team, and the academic team all have different evaluation tactics for program growth. Program Director: “Invest in my programs!”

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A new study says small colleges investing in athletics might not realize enrollment growth. Some colleges have successfully used sports programs to increase enrollment. You've just become president of a small, private college with a shrinking enrollment and a meager endowment. What do you do? Only one problem: It might not work.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This is a guest blog by Stuart Jones, vice president for advancement and enrollment management at Southern Utah University. Stuart oversees the fundraising, marketing, and enrollment efforts at the university, and we have invited him to share his insights about the strategic enrollment planning process in this this post.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Institutional research can help you unlock enrollment insights. I’ve been thinking about these relationships in my work at RNL, which centers on helping institutions advance their marketing and enrollment success. Enrollment data. Financial aid data. You call them when you need data.

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $3,152 Out-of-state $14,524 Average Graduate Tuition In-state $8,019 Out-of-state $22,108 Retention Rate 85% Admission Rate 33% Students Enrolled 9,184 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 98% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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BestColleges

APRIL 8, 2024

Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities. Our Methodology Medium Retention Rate 75% Acceptance Rate 95% Students Enrolled 23,640 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 36% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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Niche

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The webinar, which covered everything from school search trends to enrollment performance, highlighted the importance of understanding the shifting dynamics and priorities in the K-12 school search, particularly for boarding schools. By June 1, 2023, 27% of private and independent schools had met their goals for new student enrollments.

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BestColleges

JUNE 13, 2023

Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities. Our Methodology Medium Retention Rate 77% Admission Rate 81% Students Enrolled 6,250 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 99% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online. It was founded in 1886.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 5, 2024

Popular Online Programs Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below. The college retention rates and graduation rates often demonstrate how well a school supports its students.

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BestColleges

APRIL 18, 2023

Average Tuition In-state $3,152 Out-of-state $14,524 Retention Rate 85% Admission Rate 33% Students Enrolled 9,184 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 98% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online. FAMU is public, less expensive (for in-state residents), and has small class sizes.

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EAB

OCTOBER 14, 2022

6 elements of an effective graduate enrollment management plan—and why you need to build one. On a few recent campus visits, graduate school deans shared that they are tasked with growing enrollment by as much as 30 or 35 percent. Graduate enrollments have grown only an average of 0.7 Why do institutions need a GEM plan?

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

When you consider that new IPEDS data indicate that at both the graduate AND undergraduate levels there is now near parity in those students who choose to enroll in all online and all classroom courses, the time has come to refine and enhance your online program and related support system) scaling strategies. How do you do that?

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BestColleges

JULY 20, 2023

A high percentage of students in HBCUs for their master's education receive financial aid. Although these institutions were originally established to educate Black students, they enroll degree-seekers of all races. Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) are accredited colleges where Hispanic students make up at least 25% of the enrolled study body. In order to be an HSI, the college must be an eligible institution, and Hispanic students must make up at least 25% of the enrolled student body. 26% of students enrolled identify as Hispanic or Latino.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 7, 2023

Just because these HBCUs are affordable doesn't mean you won't need financial aid. Thankfully, though, you don't need Oprah-level cash to enroll at an HBCU. Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities. Keep reading as we spotlight ten of the most affordable HBCUs.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 25, 2023

Nationally, HBCUs enroll about one-tenth of all Black college students. The school now enrolls more than 2,100 undergraduate students in over 35 liberal arts and sciences programs. Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities. Morehouse College now enrolls more than 2,200 students.

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BestColleges

JULY 31, 2023

Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $5,292 Out-of-state $12,144 Average Graduate Tuition In-state $9,234 Out-of-state $17,748 Retention Rate 71% Admission Rate Not provided Students Enrolled 3,725 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 22% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 24, 2023

Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities. Our Methodology Medium Retention Rate 51% Admission Rate 66% Students Enrolled 7,015 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 72% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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Niche

APRIL 5, 2023

Is your institution struggling to meet your enrollment goals? Direct admissions removes barriers to enrollment and allows colleges to get in front of students who are already interested as well as those considering your peers but would be accepted to your college. Want to keep updated about the blog? Sign up for the newsletter!

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BestColleges

MAY 10, 2023

AI has implications for admissions, student retention, teaching and learning, the curriculum, and administrative efficiency. Finding the Right Students and Persuading Them to Enroll College admissions has become a tale of the haves and the have-nots. Colleges should take advantage of AI's potential and not fear the technology.

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BestColleges

MAY 31, 2023

Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $3,152 Out-of-state $14,524 Average Graduate Tuition In-state $8,019 Out-of-state $22,108 Retention Rate 85% Admission Rate 33% Students Enrolled 9,184 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 98% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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BestColleges

JULY 20, 2023

Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $2,850 Out-of-state $2,850 Average Graduate Tuition In-state Not provided Out-of-state Not provided Retention Rate 61% Admission Rate Not provided Students Enrolled 1,612 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 100% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

If you want to enroll in a master's in education program , it could lead to credibility, competitiveness, or a higher salary. Popular Masters in Education Degrees Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Popular Online Programs Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below. Applicants with a lower GPA can petition for conditional enrollment. The university offers a tuition guarantee that lets students lock in their tuition rate when they first enroll.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 16, 2023

HBCUs have a long history of providing high-quality engineering programming with smaller class sizes, dedicated faculty, and generous financial aid packages. Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities. The engineering program enrolls about 900 undergraduate students each year.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 21, 2023

Featured Online Psychology Master's Programs Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below. You should enroll in a program accredited by agencies like the American Psychological Association to meet licensing requirements.

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BestColleges

MARCH 30, 2023

Popular Online Programs Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below. Howard's program is completely online and allows students to enroll either full time or part time. Why Attend an HBCU Nurse Practitioner Program?

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BestColleges

JUNE 29, 2023

How to Choose a Nursing Program in New York The right nursing school in New York depends on the location, tuition and financial aid, program format (online, hybrid, on-campus), clinical placement options, acceptance rate, and board certification pass rates. A higher return for your investment results in a higher score for this school.

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