America’s Flagship Universities Are Turning Away From In-State Students
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Forty-five of 50 flagship universities, generally regarded as a state’s most influential public university, have decreased the proportion of in-state freshmen they enrolled over the past two decades, according to a new analysis by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
While the reasons may differ somewhat depending on the specifics of each institution, the major reason for the shift is that non-resident students pay much greater tuition than in-staters, even after factoring in the tuition discounts many are provided through institutional financial aid.
Originally published: January 26, 2024
Author: Michael T. Nietzel
Position: President Emeritus
Institution: Missouri State University
Published by: Forbes