As college costs continue to rise, student loan default and repayment are issues of increasing concern to students and families, colleges and universities, and state and federal governments. Helping students borrow responsibly and manage their debt are vitally important to maintaining college access and affordability and increasing the education…

This study explored the impact of the English Advanced Placement (AP) program on college success among rural Appalachian students attending four private colleges in central and eastern Kentucky: Alice Lloyd College, Georgetown College, Lindsey Wilson College, and University of the Cumberlands. A Pearson Product-Moment Correlation r and an…

This State Profile from the Delta Cost Project presents data on key Delta metrics for public research, master's, bachelor's, and community college sectors in the state of Kentucky. The data are limited to a five-year period, showing data for the most recent year, and the five-year change.

In the first decade of the 21st century, the nation, the states, and colleges and universities began to grapple with the challenges of globalization, changing demography, the implications of the digital era, and of a less expansive public sector. Although not a transformative period for higher education, the decade saw significant innovations in…

Data on the origin of students in Kentucky public and private colleges and universities are presented. Included is information about county and state of origin of students, first-time freshmen, and first-professional students. Tables cover enrollment for state-supported and private institutions, University of Kentucky community colleges, and…

Age and enrollment patterns of students attending Kentucky colleges and universities in 1978-79 were studied. Information was obtained from the Council on Higher Education for state-supported institutions belonging to KACRAO (Kentucky Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) and from a survey of independent institutions…

The 12th annual Council on Higher Education Report on the origin of students enrolled in Kentucky colleges and universities is presented. Reports detail the enrollment by county of origin and state of origin in the following categories: state-supported and independent institutions, state-supported universities, University of Kentucky junior…

This 19th annual college enrollment report published by the Kentucky Council on Public Higher Education includes statistical data from all accredited independent (private) and public institutions of higher education in Kentucky. A summary of statistical data indicated: (1) The 29 Kentucky public and private colleges and universities accredited by…

Enrollment reports for fall 1986 and trends for fall 1983-1986 are presented for public and private colleges and universities in Kentucky. The reports cover: headcount enrollment by student classification for state-supported institutions, University of Kentucky community colleges, and private junior and senior institutions; enrollment in…

The degree to which Kentucky's public and private colleges and junior colleges are meeting the needs of persons with handicaps was evaluated. A 23-item questionnaire was sent to the state's 57 higher education institutions, and 45 responded. The findings are discussed in relation to admission and orientation procedures; social barriers; and…