The annual report on the State of Higher Education in New Mexico has been enhanced to include more analysis as well as data. Compared to previous years, higher education in New Mexico is educating more New Mexicans and a broader spectrum of New Mexicans than ever before. Of particular importance given the mission to educate all of the citizens of…

In 2005, Governor Tim Pawlenty and the Minnesota Legislature charged the Minnesota Office of Higher Education with developing an accountability system to measure the higher education sector's effectiveness in meeting state goals. Minnesota's leaders recognized that the knowledge, creativity and intellectual capacity of the state's people are the…

First published in 2002, "Key Facts about Higher Education in Washington" provides valuable information on the ways higher education serves the state and its people. The most current data and information available is presented throughout this report to highlight the "Key Facts" about Washington's postsecondary institutions,…

This annual report presents comparative trend data covering enrollment, appropriations, tuition, and other factors for fiscal year 1996 for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. A 12-element data set covers all aspects of state education financing: accessibility and attractiveness; tax utilization; legislative budgeting; role of tuition; and…

This advisory report presents 18 recommendations for cost sharing, cooperation among institutions, and meeting future demands for higher education in Ontario. A framework for public policy is offered which stresses the themes of excellence, accessibility, and responsibility and urges differentiation in strengths among colleges and universities, a…

This statistical abstract presents 84 tables and 17 graphs that profile the current status of public and private higher education in North Carolina. Data were gathered from a survey conducted in the summer and fall of 1996. The tables and graphs contain both current and trend data on enrollment (including headcount, full-time equivalent, and…

This document presents 33 data tables summarizing the current status and recent trends in postsecondary education in Maryland. A table comparing overall Maryland statistics with national statistics is presented first. This is followed by data tables grouped into the following categories: (1) students, (2) retention and graduation, (3) degrees, (4)…

This overview of trends and issues in Missouri higher education displays information through a series of tables, charts and figures using data primarily from the Missouri Statistical Summary 1989-1990. Some charts compare current data with earlier (10- to 20-year-old) data. Topics covered include the following: student preparation; student…

Based on a survey conducted by the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC), this directory provides information on 837 non-profit, public and private two-year colleges in the United States and its territories, including statistics on 1965-66 enrollments, personnel, and student costs. Following material on the scope and compilation of the…

Based on a survey conducted by the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC), this directory provides information on 912 non-profit, public and private two-year colleges in the United States and its territories, including statistics on 1966-67 enrollments, personnel, and student costs. Following material on the scope and compilation of the…

Based on a 1982 survey of all accredited two-year institutions in the United States and members of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC) in other countries, this directory provides a comprehensive list of 1,219 community, junior, and technical colleges, as well as statistics on enrollments and staffing for each.…

The way in which costs enter the potential college student's calculation of the benefits of college attendance is examined. In particular, the paper considers how costs not considered in financial aid need analysis can increase college attendance costs and thereby decrease net benefits of college attendance for those who use financial aid. The…

The second of four final reports from the Department of Education's School Finance Project presents information relevant to the subject of federal financial support to private school students and parents. An executive summary is followed by the introduction and the organizational outline of the report. Chapter 2 draws on information from existing…

This report presents detailed data on national private school enrollment and tuition trends, collected primarily from governmental sources. Six tables and three figures provide statistical data. An overview describes the availability and analysis problems concerning these data, for example, the lack of information on increasingly attended…

Policies and procedures established by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education for the use of state-funded student assistance are presented. Annual budget ranges, sample forms, and instructions are included. In addition to providing definitions and general policy information, the guidelines cover fund application and allocation; accounting,…