The article explains the limited presence of geography in New England higher education as a result of the structure of the region's higher education system. Blending the geography and history of education literatures, it identifies type of control (public vs. private), institution type, urban location, multi-campus university systems, and the weak…

Background/Context: Over the past three decades, Americans' conception of higher education has shifted from a public good to a private one. Wary of colleges and universities' increasing commodification, proponents of higher education's civic engagement have responded with a reform agenda that, they argue, reflects an earlier era during which…

The tables in this report present a summary of the area, in net assignable square feet, used by each institution of higher education in Maine, broken down by room type and by organizational unit for fall 1971. Data is presented concerning enrollment information of public and independent colleges and organizational unit and room type for public…

The tables in this report present a summary of the area, in net assignable square feet, used by each institution of higher education in Maine, broken down by room type and also by organizational unit for fall 1972. Data is presented concerning enrollment information of public and independent colleges and organizational units and room type for…

This document provides data on the characteristics of each public and private postsecondary institution in the state of Maine. Telephone numbers, Web site addresses, accreditation information, tuition and fees, enrollment and awards data, programs offered, and financial aid information are included for each institution. Part 1 contains data for…

This document provides enrollment data for each of Maines public and private degree-granting institutions. The document is divided into three parts. Part 1 displays fall enrollment for the 2000-2001 academic year and compares these figures with 1999-2000 enrollment data by institution, by gender, and by full- and part-time status. Part 2 displays…

A fact book about 260 New England colleges, universities, and postsecondary institutes presents addresses and telephone numbers, tuition and fees, room and board charges, levels of offerings, application deadlines, admission requirements, and enrollments. Summary tables, charts, and graphs describe the institutions on a state-by-state basis.…

Data on enrollment for the 1975-1976 academic year in the New England Regional Student Program is presented. At both undergraduate and graduate levels, the regional program allows eligible students to receive preference in admission among out-of-state applicants in participating states, and to be charged the in-state tuition upon admission.…