20 Surprising Higher Education Facts

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Only 16% attend a private college? I would of thought that was a higher number...

Claire Purdie of MN 10:50AM September 14, 2011

Between 1999 and 2009, undergrad enrollment at for-profit schools soared 539 percent compared with 32 percent for public institutions.

Emma of NM 10:06AM September 14, 2011

I find the must surprising is the growth between Both Texas and Florida. As a Floridian born and raise i must say that is about time that Florida has a better education system because the demand for it is a must.

Ezra Pigatt of FL 8:28AM September 14, 2011

I am really shocked that the fastest growing degrees is in park, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies.

Jami of FL 7:34AM September 14, 2011

I would like to see the statistics on non-traditional students now seeking degrees. I was also curious as to what the other 51% of incoming freshmen are politically affiliated with or have an affinity for~

Mary of ME 1:22AM September 14, 2011

I'm glad that the number of high school graduates is going to increase.

Sage of IL 12:58AM September 14, 2011

I'm surprised that Ivy leagues is such a small portion of college students!

Brigidas of CA 12:36AM September 14, 2011

I am part of the 20% of undergrads taking a remedial course...damn mathematics!

Andy of CO 12:00AM September 14, 2011

I was really surprised to hear that "10. The annual family income of more than 47 percent of undergraduates is less than $40,000" With the ever increasing cost of college, It's hard to imagine how these 47% get the funds to continue in their education! We were told there are lots of scholarships out there that noone cashes in on - we just added to the statistic because we have been searching and applying to no avail!

Shannon Eighmey of MI 11:56PM September 13, 2011

I was surprised that Arizona State was largest state university. I find it sad that the field of education is dropping. We will be needing some great teachers to help this country in years to come.

Megan of AL 11:53PM September 13, 2011

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Lynn O'Shaughnessy is a higher-ed journalist, speaker and consultant, who is focused on helping families with teenagers find the right colleges at the right price. Lynn is the author of The College Solution, an Amazon bestseller, and a new eBook, Shrinking the Cost of College: 152 Ways to Cut the Price of a Bachelor's Degree. In addition to her U.S. News college blog, Lynn also shares her knowledge about college strategies at her own blog, TheCollegeSolutionBlog, as well as one at CBSMoneyWatch. Got a question? E-mail her at collegesolution@usnews.com or follow her on Twitter.

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