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Rice University Announces Major Enrollment Expansion, Commits Over $1.5 Billion to Financial Aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rice University has unveiled plans for unprecedented enrollment growth, aiming to increase its student population by approximately 30% by 2028 compared to 2020 levels, university officials announced Monday. Students from families earning less than $75,000 receive comprehensive coverage for tuition, fees, and living expenses.

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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And financial aid packages that apply on-campus follow them as well, Hoose said. The goal is to reach 15% by 2028, Devereaux said. Once there, for “comparable” academics, room, and board, students pay the same rates that they would pay if they were studying on-campus at Goucher for the semester.

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Community colleges suffer from employee shortages

Confessions of a Community College Dean

She also noted that a growing lack of financial aid officers at the colleges risks slowing down the processing of student financial aid paperwork. She pointed out that, given demographic shifts and the decline in the number of working-age adults, the American workforce is expected to shrink by six million people by 2028.

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Why early decision can be a college access equalizer

University Business

Students who decide to apply early decision know that colleges have limited seats and financial aid dollars, and the early bird gets the worm. And just this year, close to 60% of Boston University class of 2028 applicants were admitted via early decision. That’s the goal.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

By 2028, six million less working aged adults will be in the workforce, causing more competition for talent across all sectors, not just higher education. What’s most concerning about the Great Resignation isn’t just a short-term crunch for filling current shortages. Let us know here. Please enter a message. SEND Message Sent! Message failed.

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The projected opening date is to be determined but likely Fall 2027 or Fall 2028 pending construction timelines. (5) Students who have questions while navigating the off-campus housing process can reach out to advocacy.vcu.edu and connect with the team for assistance. (3)