Of all endowments valued at more than $250-million, the UCLA Foundation had the highest rate of growth over the previous year, at 49 percent. This article presents a table of the largest college endowments in 2011. The table covers the "rank," "institution," "market value as of June 30, 2011," and "1-year change" of institutions participating in…

Tables on overall appropriations and how the states rank on seven scales (appropriations for 1985-1986 per capita, per $1000 of personal income, two-year change, 10-year change, two-year change less inflation, and 10-year change less inflation) are provided. (MLW)

Presents analysis, graphs, and tables on trends in enrollment of foreign students at U.S. higher education institutions, noting a 2 percent increase last year. Identifies institutions with the largest number of foreign students, top countries of student origin, student characteristics, and number of foreign students by state. Notes the need for a…

A chart summarizes state appropriations in the United States for major higher education institutions and programs for 1999-2000, noting the percentage change over the previous year. A second chart ranks the states by appropriation amounts and by one-year percentage change, and also provides specific appropriation amounts and five-year average…

Data tables from a 1999 survey of college freshmen provide extensive data concerning demography (e.g., parental occupation, family income), reasons for college choice, college major plans for men and women, financial status, frequent activities, high school grades, opinions and goals, (DB)

Presents analysis, graphs, and tables on trends in study abroad by American college students, noting a 13 percent increase last year. Identifies institutions with the largest numbers of students studying abroad, the top destinations, student characteristics, and program characteristics. Ascribes the increased demand to the strong U.S. economy,…

Tables are provided showing the numbers of American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White students, as well as foreign students, in colleges and universities in fall 1982. The data were collected by the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights. (MLW)

This table ranks 503 colleges and universities in order of the value of their endowments. The table includes data on endowment market values as of June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1999, and the percentage one-year change. (DB)

This table, compiled by the College Board, lists tuition and fees for 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 for in-state and out-of-state students for over 3,000 institutions of higher education. The figures represent charges to first-time, full-time undergraduates based on a nine-month academic year of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. Schools are listed…

A table showing the median salaries of college administrators in public and private institutions is presented, based on a national sample of 3,190 colleges and universities. (MLW)

The top 100 institutions in total federal obligations for fiscal 1986 are listed showing research and development obligations as well as total federal obligations. (MLW)

Reports that American colleges and universities raised an estimated $20.4 billion in private gifts in the 1998-99 academic year, an increase of 10.9 percent over the previous year. Provides data on total gifts by type of institution and lists the top 20 institutions in total giving, in alumni giving, in giving from non-alumni individuals, and in…

Tables summarize gender equity data from 542 members of Divisions II and III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, including institutions with either the smallest or largest disparities between proportion of female undergraduates and female athletes; proportion of salaries spent on coaches of women's teams; operating expense budgets for…

A national profile based on responses of 182,000 students who entered college in the fall of 1984 is presented. Characteristics and attitudes covered include: age, racial/ethnic background, parental occupation, activities, political views, etc. (MLW)

Tables show the average salaries of college faculty by rank and by their major fields. Data are based on reports from 262 public institutions that are members of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and from 440 private colleges and universities. (MLW)