Examines the relationship between three key state policy variables and enrollments in private higher education. Finds that institutional density and low public tuition prices negatively affect enrollments in large, moderately selective private institutions and that state student-aid funding adversely affects enrollments in small, low-selective…

Planning for higher education in Washington State is described, including the structure of higher education, the state board's master plan, and progress to date in implementing that plan in a context of rapid and unforeseen economic and political change. Issues discussed include tuition trends, student financial aid, and task force recommendations…