The 1977-78 report of gifts and bequests to 67 colleges and universities, which is part of a continuing study of higher education and American philanthropy, is presented. Narrative and statistical information are provided as follows: 58-year totals and averages (1920-21 to 1977-78) on gifts and bequests to 67 colleges and universities; gifts and…

The 1978-79 report of gifts and bequests to 70 colleges and universities, which is part of a continuing study of higher education and American philanthropy, is presented. Narrative and statistical information are provided as follows: 59-year totals and averages (1920-21 to 1978-79) on gifts and bequests to 70 colleges and universities; gifts and…

Activities and findings of the Statistical Analysis Group in Education (SAGE), which sought (1) to develop and validate financial and nonfinancial indicators of college or university viability and (2) to measure institutional viability of types of colleges related to federal policy goals for higher education. Development of the longitudinal file…

Information on enrollment in Catholic higher education since 1978 and trends in financial operations and student financial aid are presented, based on an update of a 1980 investigation. Narrative summaries and statistical data address the following areas: total enrollment since 1978 at Catholic postsecondary institutions; enrollment at doctoral…