On March 5, Anna Sillers, ACTA’s Data Analyst Fellow, provided testimony in support of legislation that would require each college and university in the State of Maryland to display on its website a link to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard website. Anna noted, “The United States currently has more than $1.7 trillion in student debt, and yet the average public school four-year graduation rate is less than 40 percent. One way to both bring down the debt level and improve graduation rates is to ensure students and their families have accessible and up-to-date information when choosing where to attend college. Tuition costs, graduation rates, and career outcome data can help students feel empowered when making the important decision of where to apply to and attend college.
Read the full testimony HERE.
With college costs rising and some students and families questioning the return on investment of a four-year degree, a few pioneering state universities are exploring programs that would grant certain bachelor’s degrees in three years.
Launched in 1995, we are the only organization that works with alumni, donors, trustees, and education leaders across the United States to support liberal arts education, uphold high academic standards, safeguard the free exchange of ideas on campus, and ensure that the next generation receives an intellectually rich, high-quality college education at an affordable price.
Discover MoreSign up to receive updates on the most pressing issues facing our college campuses.