University and community college might seem like an either-or choice. However, it's possible to be enrolled in both simultaneously, experts say. In fact, many four-year university students leverage community college to meet their academic goals.

Studying in the U.S. can be an exciting opportunity, but a few myths and misconceptions about American colleges may cause unnecessary hesitation among prospective international students.

Overall freshman enrollment declined by 5%, according to recent data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. While it's difficult to pinpoint the exact cause or causes, many experts believe the troubled 2024-2025 "Better FAFSA" rollout contributed to the freshman enrollment decline.

As cybersecurity risks increase across industries, colleges—which increasingly depend on apps and software for teaching, learning and operations—remain valuable targets for cybercriminals and data exploitation. For years, cybersecurity experts such as the FBI have been sounding the alarm about the risks surrounding widespread collection of student data and the rapid growth of education technologies. The […]

SAT and ACT scores have historically been key to the college admissions process, but that's changing quickly. For several years, many schools have adopted test-optional or test-blind admissions policies. In fact, more than 80% of schools will not require applicants to submit scores for fall 2025 admissions, according to the National Center for Fair and […]

There is a crisis on college campuses across America. Over the past decade, the share of college students experiencing depression has nearly doubled from 21% in 2014 to more than 40% in 2023, according to the Healthy Minds Network, a research organization that studies teen and young adult mental health at colleges and universities across the country. The rate […]