Research in Higher Education

Through our Thought Leadership Galleries and Annual Educational Trends Reports we strive to engage these topics in an original way, blending proprietary research, op-ed content, expert panels, and resource collections.

Higher education is changing at a rapid pace. At BestColleges, we help you make sense of the latest trends through our propriety research, data analysis, and expert insights. Our Trends Reports, Survey Reports, and Data Reports explore the most pressing issues to you, such as online learning, student demographics, and the rising cost of college.

Featured Research

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November 18, 2022
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December 23, 2022

Trends Reports

Career Planning and Job Search Trends

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College Student Mental Health Report

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Alternative Education Pathways Report

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Bootcamp Trends Report

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Trends in College Career and Employment Planning

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Survey Reports

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Future of Work and Learning: The Big Blur

December 8, 2022
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Job Interviews Are the Biggest Challenge for Young Job Seekers

December 6, 2022
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40% of Likely Student Voters Say Climate Change Motivates Them in Midterms

October 26, 2022
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Gen Z Students Say Abortion, Gun Policy Are Top Election Issues

October 26, 2022
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Lower Trust Among Women, LGBTQ+ Students Entering Midterms

October 25, 2022
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Students Divided on Affirmative Action but Support College Diversity

October 19, 2022
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Data Reports

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How Do Most People Pay for College?

January 5, 2023
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Average ACT Score

December 22, 2022
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Student Financial Aid Facts and Statistics

February 8, 2023
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Who Receives Pell Grants? Full Statistics

December 19, 2022
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Maximum Pell Grant Amount

December 16, 2022
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Alcohol Use in College: Facts and Statistics

February 23, 2023
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All Research

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Average Cost of College Textbooks: Full Statistics
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March 27, 2023
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Only 1 in 4 Students Support Legislative Efforts to Limit DEI on College Campuses
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March 27, 2023
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Half of College Students Say Using AI on Schoolwork Is Cheating or Plagiarism
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March 17, 2023
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How Has COVID Affected College Students?
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March 15, 2023
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Who Has the Most NCAA Basketball Championships?
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March 9, 2023
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College Tuition Inflation Statistics
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March 1, 2023
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Closed Colleges: List, Statistics, and Major Closures
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March 3, 2023
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Women in Higher Education: Facts and Statistics
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March 3, 2023
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Average GRE Scores: Full Statistics
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February 17, 2023

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