In this year’s Almanac, Chronicle reporters bring context to the data by asking why the numbers appear as they do. Why do colleges seem to be hiring more presidents from nontraditional backgrounds? How did a few small colleges end up with such big endowments? Read the articles online and then turn to your print copy or order the digital edition to see all the data.
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NewsIn Costly Places, Professors Can Be Expensive
Universities in areas like Silicon Valley may pay a premium in faculty salaries, but less-prestigious institutions in the same areas often do not. -
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Higher Enrollment, Greater Diversity
One university in Texas figured out how to grow: by raising admissions standards to make students feel proud to attend. -
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College Enrollment as a Statewide Snapshot
In some states, nearly all college students attend public institutions, but in others, the tradition of private education is strong.
