Socioeconomics

Washington University in St. Louis is increasing outreach to rural high schools in Missouri and southern Illinois to help diversify the student body.

U.S. enrollment of international students surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2022–23, fueled by sharp upticks from India and Africa. Will the trend continue?

Stephanie Land’s new memoir chronicles her journey to a bachelor’s degree as a poor single mother. She says higher ed leaders could learn something from her experience.

Most college and university presidents disagree with the decision on race-conscious admissions and think it will reduce diversity in higher education—just not at their institutions, a new survey finds.

A new Community College Research Center report examines the positive outcomes of expanding program participation to diverse student groups.

A Carnegie Mellon professor argues that higher education needs to embrace technology to help break down barriers to entry for students.

A new report says a 5 percent increase in low-income students admitted would result in more socioeconomic diversity among Ivy League students.

New York Times database shows some colleges have gained in socioeconomic diversity, but many have declined.