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

Amid cries for transparency and political pressures to alter the curriculum, attitudes toward higher education continue to shift as public confidence wanes, so lets set out to understand these shifts and, more importantly, how you can combat their impact.

Enrollment

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 23, 2025

Example : UW–Green Bay used Snapchat to host Q&A sessions on topics like financial aid and study abroad, allowing students to ask questions privately, making the experience feel more personal and accessible. Finally, community building and retention is a growing area for Snapchat.

Campus Tours

Niche

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When asked to predict challenges they might face in applying to college, 61% said applying for financial aid, and 54% said paying application fees. Ensure you have an accurate net price calculator on your site so students can estimate costs after financial aid.

Enrollment

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

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

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. Most campuses certainly are not.

Retention

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

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

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

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. Lee Noel, one of the founders of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, passed away recently at the age of 89. Lee co-founded Noel-Levitz in 1984.

Retention

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. Here are some key findings: Teen parents juggle multiple responsibilities.

Higher Education

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

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

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

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

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 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. Student advocates allege these third-party partnerships may lead to aggressive and misleading recruitment practices.

Online Programs

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. The university's School of Nursing is also highly respected.

Retention

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.

Programs

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

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 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

BestColleges

AUGUST 16, 2024

Ripon College announced a financial aid program offering Wisconsin residents free tuition. Students whose families fall above that threshold will be guaranteed tuition costs no higher than those at the state's flagship university. Where the program might make a significant impact is with retention.

Tuition

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.

Programs

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 5, 2024

Financial guidance plays a critical role in this stage. Institutions provide detailed information about tuition costs, available scholarships, and financial aid options to ensure that all prospective students clearly understand the financial commitment involved. Explore the features above.

Enrollment

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.

Programs

BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The following page outlines the admissions process, master's in education program, and career outlook for graduates. Popular Masters in Education Degrees Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Education

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The culminating experience for the EAB Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship was the capstone project that substantively contributed to the fellows’ professional advancement and helped solve a pressing challenge facing their home institutions. The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more.

Retention

EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While loan payments will continue to be stalled for students actively enrolled at your institution, there are a number of ways they could negatively impact your students—and your retention rates— today. These concerns could impact retention as current students think critically about taking on more debt. Navigate partners see a 3.5%

Loans

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

News & World Report: 41 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education: 30 Where is Boston University located? million is awarded in undergraduate financial aid, approximately 92 percent of which is need-based. They are free to compare acceptances and financial aid offers from different schools.

Early Decision

BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

Popular Online Counseling Programs Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below. Accreditation Yes New England Commission on Higher Education More Details #2 What Caused the $1.8 Trillion Student Debt Crisis? Trillion Student Debt Crisis?

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Education

BestColleges

MARCH 30, 2023

As a result of their specialized training, nurse practitioners can hold tons of positions, including: Women's health nurse practitioner Family nurse practitioner Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Administrative roles or clinical education You can attend both in-person and online nurse practitioner programs.

Programs

Enrollify

MAY 27, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted another reevaluation, ultimately steering her toward a career in higher education. Lucy’s transition to higher education began with the K-State College Advising Corps, where she served as a college advisor in a Kansas City high school.

Financial Aid