Special Report on Demographics and Mergers in Higher Ed

Demographic realities and financial strains are leaving more colleges struggling to attract large enough applicant pools to yield strong classes. In this environment, more institutions than in the past are considering joining forces. To help inform those deliberations, Inside Higher Ed has produced an in-depth special report on the growing role of mergers in higher ed. The 80-page study -- with a mix of journalistic analysis, data and practical guidance for college leaders -- is available for purchase here.

The executive summary is available free here.