Admissions

The college's new approach raises questions about early admissions generally, writes Jim Jump.

Sure, engineers earn more, but new study shows that liberal arts college grads are doing just fine and seeing economic mobility -- and that much of what is said about graduates of these programs is not backed by evidence.

New hires of full-time faculty at public master’s and doctoral institutions rose more than a decade ago, then declined after the recession -- while hires at baccalaureate institutions remained slow and steady.

As universities face pressure to demonstrate their value, engaged scholarship is more important than ever, Diana Brazzell writes.

A new survey finds they believe too much work and too little money keep them from graduating. But they also cite problems with online education and parking.

More students than ever are earning scores that can translate into college credit, but results are mixed for some groups.

Even as selective colleges in many parts of the country report increases, system sees application decline -- after years of increases. Some of the private colleges in the state with large in-state student populations (and ability to focus on minority students) see growth.