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9 Surprising Facts About Higher Education

Trevor DeWitt
June 15, 2012

Have you been following the #StudentSuccess conversation happening this week on Twitter? The foundation's Postsecondary Success team, along with grantees and partners, have been participating in a convening and discussion around the issues facing American college students on their pathway to success.

Here are nine surprising facts to get you thinking.

9 Surprising Facts About Higher Education

Storified by Gates Foundation · Thu, Jun 14 2012 19:43:57

FACT: Over the last 30 years, 4-year college tuition fees have jumped more than 235%. We must make college affordable. #StudentSuccessGates Education
FACT: Nontraditional is the new majority. 75% of college students juggle families, jobs, and school. #StudentSuccessGates Education

 
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New Media Communications Officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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