HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

APRIL 16, 2025

Whether youre trying to track your enrollment funnel, streamline your recruitment process, or boost retention, CRM systems offer many unique marketing benefits for your institution. Beyond recruitment, CRM systems are crucial in improving student engagement and retention particularly when data from a Student Information System is integrated.

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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. I also recommend reading this deeper look at how SAI has shifted thinking on financial aid eligibility. Schedule a time to talk 7.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What distinguishes strategic enrollment planning from recruitment and retention planning? Likewise our retention plans often focus on improvements to our service and support portfolio to bring incremental gains to student success with the next cohort.

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SSA Online College Prep

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Work in manageable chunks Another part of retention is chunking, or breaking things down in manageable chunks. Want more college/financial aid tips directly in your inbox? Stay tuned for more tips on increasing retention! Making those hierarchical choices is part of the reason that writing helps you remember.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 15, 2024

The right plan can make all the difference in your recruitment and retention efforts. This should encompass a review of admissions, retention, marketing, and tuition/financial aid strategies. Yet, the reality for many independent and faith-based schools is a lack of a coherent strategy.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2025

Attend the 2025 RNL National Conference Choose from more than 120 sessions across six tracks: Undergraduate marketing and recruitment Graduate and online enrollment Student success Financial aid Strategic planning AI and innovations See the session descriptions and save big when you register early.

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

There are two other things that really help with retention: Interleaving and Spaced Repetition! How to Remember What You Learn: Interleaving There are two other things that really help with retention. How to Remember What You Learn: Interleaving There are two other things that really help with retention.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 6, 2023

The right plan can make all the difference in your recruitment and retention efforts. This process should include an assessment of your processes and strategies in admissions, retention, marketing, and tuition/financial aid. Has retention dropped below the desired rate of 90%?

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SSA Online College Prep

JULY 6, 2023

Want more college/financial aid tips directly in your inbox? Stay tuned for more tips on increasing retention! For more studying and test-prep tips, check out our blog. Jumpstart your SAT® prep with us

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SSA Online College Prep

JULY 10, 2023

Want more college/financial aid tips directly in your inbox? Stay tuned for more tips on increasing retention! That’s what sticks! That’s what stays! Those are the memories, that is the type of understanding, that will stick with a child! For more studying and test-prep tips, check out our blog: [link].

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 7, 2025

Administrators might lean towards metrics and retention rates. Traditional measurements include retention rates (are students returning each semester?), Students tend to have a more personal definition of success , like having supportive mentors, developing confidence, and building lasting connections. Now, these numbers matter.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 11, 2023

Bridge programs, cohorts, and early retention tactics pay dividends Recruiting students by different subpopulations is not a new idea, so how about on-boarding them to your institution in the same way? We can share what’s working for our campus partners and how we can help you. appeared first on Ruffalo Noel Levitz.

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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.

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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.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Financial aid data. Financial aid data can also reveal many things about new incoming students and continuing populations. Let’s talk about how you can find the optimal strategies for digital marketing, inquiry management, financial aid awarding, optimizing yield, and other key actions.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 30, 2023

Graduate students also have an eye to the future with their potential employment opportunities after earning a degree, and while financial aid and scholarships are fourth in importance, 75 percent of students still say they are an important consideration. Find out how it can benefit your campus.

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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. If a student asks about financial aid on Instagram and follows up via your app, the chatbot should pick up where they left off.

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Niche

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

When asked to predict the challenges they might face in applying to college, 61% said applying for financial aid, and 54% said paying application fees. From merit and need-based to transfer and retention scholarships, review your current scholarship offerings.

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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.

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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.

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CampusESP

DECEMBER 18, 2024

of comms that keep families excited over the summer, so students arrive on campus in the fall Month-to-month roadmap for family communication An easy-to-follow playbook on what families need to know to help you set your strategy 2024 Student Retention Case Study Student success is your mission (and ours!). They saw a 4.8x

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 3, 2025

Maybe UChicago is having retention issues, issues with their yield rate, or less students are applying than in previous years. UChicago has the highest yield rate out of the Ivy+ category (Ivies plus Stanford, UChicago, MIT, and Duke), and one of the highest retention rates. But thats not what we learned at all. So what gives?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For some students, scholarships or financial aid may cover this deposit, but in most cases, it’s out-of-pocket and non-refundable, officially marking your spot in the incoming class. If the deposit is a financial challenge, reach out to the admissions office. For others, you might need to track down a form on their website.

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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

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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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Carletons Admissions and Financial Aid Committee (AFAC), supported by an independent study from the Huron Consulting Group, concluded that the colleges holistic review process effectively assesses academic readiness without requiring standardized test scores.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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. I remember thinking: “Well, that was easy.”

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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.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Representation from your registrar, bursar, financial aid , and other offices to provide a realistic assessment of current capacity to change core processes and practices. As I look at institutional strategic plans, many include student retention goals as one way to increase graduation rates. How do you do that?

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

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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. While this is worth applauding, it’s also important to look at retention rates to understand trends in students who are still leaving community colleges.

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BestColleges

MAY 10, 2023

AI has implications for admissions, student retention, teaching and learning, the curriculum, and administrative efficiency. Strengthening Retention and Helping Students Graduate When students and the universities they attend are better matched, retention improves. What's driving up tuition? Administrative bloat , for one.

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