I. Trends in Number of High School Graduates
Percent Change in Public High School Graduates,
1994-2005, by College Board Region
New England
28.0%
Middle States
23.0%
South
17.2%
Midwest
23.3%
Southwest
36.2%
West
36.7%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Source: The College Board
Change in Total High School Graduates,
1994-2005, by Region
New England
27.2%
Middle States
22.2%
South
17.6%
Midwest
24.3%
Southwest
33.3%
West
36.7%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Source: The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1994-2022: United States
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0
94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School
Graduates, 1994-2022, by College Board Region
New England
14.5%
Middle States
23.8%
South
16.8%
Midwest
58.1%
Southwest
85.3%
West
61.9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Total Projected High School Graduates,
1994-2022, by College Board Region
New England
14.0%
Middle States
20.1%
South
15.7%
Midwest
59.9%
Southwest
78.8%
West
60.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1992-2022: New England
180,000
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1993-2022: Middle States
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1993-2022: South
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1992-2022: Midwest
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1992-2022: Southwest
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1994-2022: West
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates,
1994-2005, by Region: Native American Students
New England
99%
Middle
States
89%
South
33%
Midwest
39%
Southwest
52%
West
54%
0%
40%
80%
120%
160%
200%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates,
1994-2022, by Region: Native American Students
New England
238%
Middle
States
118%
South
62%
Midwest
62%
Southwest
109%
West
69%
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Public High School Graduates, by Region
1994-2005 vs. 1994-2022: Native American Students
99%
New England
238%
89%
Middle States
118%
33%
South
62%
39%
Midwest
62%
52%
Southwest
109%
54%
West
69%
0%
50%
100%
Change 1994-2005
150%
200%
250%
Change 1994-2022
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates,
1994-2005, by Region: Asian Students
New England
54%
Middle States
47%
South
64%
Midwest
53%
Southwest
60%
West
32%
0%
60%
120%
180%
240%
300%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates,
1994-2022, by Region: Asian Students
New England
170%
Middle States
184%
South
334%
Midwest
206%
Southwest
317%
West
95%
0%
70%
140%
210%
280%
350%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Public High School Graduates, by Region
1994-2005 vs. 1994-2022: Asian Students
54%
New England
170%
47%
Middle
States
184%
64%
South
334%
53%
Midwest
206%
60%
Southwest
317%
32%
West
95%
0%
70%
140%
Change 1994-2005
210%
280%
350%
Change 1994-2022
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates,
1994-2005, by Region: Black Students
New England
43%
Middle States
38%
South
26%
Midwest
36%
Southwest
53%
West
48%
0%
16%
32%
48%
64%
80%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates,
1994-2022, by Region: Black Students
New England
46%
Middle
States
30%
South
34%
W
M
NS
Midwest
46%
Southwest
123%
West
55%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
125%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in High School Graduates by Region
1994-2005 vs. 1994-2022: Black Students
43%
New England
46%
38%
Middle States
30%
26%
South
34%
W
M
NS
36%
Midwest
46%
53%
Southwest
123%
48%
West
55%
0%
25%
50%
Change 1994-2005
75%
100%
125%
Change 1994-2022
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates,
1994-2005, by Region: Hispanic Students
New England
86%
Middle States
72%
South
136%
Midwest
92%
Southwest
74%
West
80%
0%
180%
360%
540%
720%
900%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates,
1994-2022, by Region: Hispanic Students
New England
251%
Middle States
254%
South
1033%
Midwest
443%
Southwest
248%
West
226%
0%
220%
440%
660%
880%
1100%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Public High School Graduates, by Region
1994-2005 vs. 1994-2022: Hispanic Students
86%
New England
251%
72%
Middle States
254%
136%
South
1033%
92%
Midwest
443%
74%
Southwest
248%
80%
West
226%
0%
220%
440%
Change 1994-2005
660%
880%
1100%
Change 1994-2022
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates,
1994-2005, by Region: White Students
New England
23%
Middle States
14%
South
15%
Midwest
12%
Southwest
16%
West
-10%
22%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates,
1994-2022, by Region: White Students
New England
Middle States
-7%
-8%
South
Midwest
10%
-4%
Southwest
3%
West
-10%
3%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Public High School Graduates, by Region
1994-2005 vs. 1994-2022: White Students
23%
New England
-7%
14%
Middle States
-8%
15%
South
Midwest
10%
12%
-4%
16%
Southwest
3%
22%
West
-10%
3%
-5%
0%
5%
Change 1994-2005
10%
15%
20%
25%
Change 1994-2022
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Percent Change in Projected High School Graduates:
2007-2010
6.1% and higher
3.1% to 6.0%
0% to 3%
-3% to -.01%
-3.1% and lower
Source: The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1992-2022: California
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/ Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non- Hispanic
Hispanic
White non- Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE
Number of High School Graduates,
1992-2022: Florida
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of Public High School Graduates,
1992-2022: Massachusetts
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non-Hispanic
Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Non-Public
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1992-2022: New York
200,000
180,000
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/ Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non- Hispanic
Hispanic
White non- Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1992-2022: Ohio
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/ Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non- Hispanic
Hispanic
White non- Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates,
1992-2022: Texas
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
American Indian/ Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black non- Hispanic
Hispanic
White non- Hispanic
Non-Public Total
Source: WICHE/The College Board
II. The Aging Population
Percent Growth in U.S. Population, 1987-2007
by Age Bracket
100%
92%
90%
80%
64%
60%
56%
55%
40%
25%
20%
14%
15%
23%
14%
13%
10%
2%
0%
-5%
-4%
25-29
30-34
-20%
<5
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-74
75+
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Growth in U.S. Population Over Five-Year Intervals,
1987-2007
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
-5%
-10%
-15%
<5
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
1987-92
25-29
30-34
1992-97
35-39
40-44
45-49
1997-2002
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-74
75+
2002-07
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The Impact of Traditional Students on Total
College Enrollment
150%
Total enrollment
140%
130%
120%
First-time freshmen
110%
18-year-olds
100%
90%
80%
85-86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
00
01
02
03
04
05
05-06
Source: U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Census Bureau
Student Enrollments, 1987-2017
by Age Bracket
13,000,000
18-24
12,000,000
11,000,000
10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
35+
3,000,000
25-29
2,000,000
30-34
1,000,000
1986-87
1992
1997
2002
2007
2012
2016-17
Source: U.S.Department of Education
College Enrollment Profile, 1987-2017
by Age Bracket
100%
80%
60%
18-24
40%
20%
35+
25-29
30-34
0%
1986-87
1992
1997
2002
2007
2012
2016-17
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Undergraduate Enrollment by Attendance Status
1987-2017
12,000,000
11,506,000
9,610,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
7,299,000
6,352,000
6,000,000
5,848,000
5,526,000
5,028,000
4,446,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
Full-Time
16-17
15
13
11
09
07
05
03
01
99
97
95
93
91
89
86-87
0
Part-Time
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Change in Part-Time Enrollment, 1987-2017
60%
50%
41.2%
40.8%
40%
36.5%
33.7%
30%
20%
10%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Graduate and Professional Enrollment, 1987-2017
by Attendance Status
2,000,000
1,819,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
1,373,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,269,000
1,036,000
1,163,000
1,000,000 937,000
1,004000
800,000
768,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
Full-time
16-17
15
13
11
09
07
05
03
01
99
97
95
93
91
89
86-87
0
Part-time
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Gender and Attendance Status
1987-2017
45%
40%
FT Women
35%
30%
FT Men
25%
PT Women
20%
15%
PT Men
10%
5%
0%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Full-Time Enrollment by Gender and Control
1987-2017
45%
Women in Public Institutions
40%
Percentage of Total Full-Time Enrollment
35%
Men in Public Institutions
30%
25%
20%
Women in Private Institutions
15%
Men in Private Institutions
10%
5%
0%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Part-Time Enrollment by Gender and Control
1987-2017
60%
55%
Women in Public Institutions
Percentage of Total Part-Time Enrollment
50%
45%
40%
Men in Public Institutions
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
Women in Private Institutions
5%
0%
Men in Private Institutions
Source: U.S. Department of Education
III. Growing Ethnic Diversity
Growth Rate of U.S. Population by Ethnic Group
1981-2016
500%
Index: 1981 = 100%
Asian
450%
400%
Hispanic
350%
300%
250%
200%
Black
150%
100%
White
50%
0%
1981
1986
1991
1996
2001
2006
2011
2016
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Growth in U.S. Population by Ethnic Group
1981-2016
350,000,000
300,000,000
250,000,000
200,000,000
150,000,000
100,000,000
50,000,000
0
80-81
85-86
90-91
White Non-Hisp
95-96
Black
00-01
Hispanic
05-06
10-11
15-16
Asian
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Concentration of Minorities Enrolled in Public
Elementary/Secondary Schools, 2004-05,
and Selected Changes from 1994-95
+10.6%
+9.0%
+9.3%
+18.2%
+9.5%
+9.2%
+10.0%
+10.1%
+9.8%
More than 50%
+9.4%
36% to 50%
21% to 35%
10% to 20%
Less than 10%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
High School Graduation Rates by Ethnic Group
1999-2006
100%
Asian
90%
White
80%
Black
70%
Hispanic
60%
50%
40%
98-99
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
04-05
05-06
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
College-Going Rates of High School Graduates
Aged 18 to 24 by Ethnic Group, 1999-2006
70%
Asian
65%
60%
55%
White
50%
45%
Black
40%
Hispanic
35%
30%
25%
20%
98-99
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
04-05
05-06
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Concentration of Minorities Enrolled in Higher
Education, 2006-07
and Selected Changes from 1996-97
+7.8%
+13.0%
+7.8%
+7.5%
+11.7%
+7.8%
+9.6%
More than 40%
+7.5%
31% to 40%
+8.9%
21% to 30%
11% to 20%
-4.8%
0 to 10%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Growth in College Enrollment by Ethnic Group
1995-96 to 2005-06
180%
Index: 1996 = 100%
Hispanic
170%
160%
150%
Black
Asian
140%
American Indian
130%
120%
White, Non-Hispanic
110%
100%
90%
95-96
97
98
99
00
01
02
03
04
05
05-06
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Racial-Ethnic Distribution in College Enrollment
1995-96 to 2005-06
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
95-96
97
98
99
White/Non-Hispanic
00
Black
01
Hispanic
02
Asian
03
04
05
05-06
American Indian
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Minority Males as a Percent of Total College
Enrollment, 1995-96 to 2005-06
9%
8%
7%
6%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
2%
1%
American Indian
0%
95-96
97
98
99
00
01
02
03
04
05
05-06
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Minority Females as a Percent of Total College
Enrollment, 1995-96 to 2005-06
9%
Black
8%
Hispanic
7%
6%
5%
4%
Asian
3%
2%
1%
American Indian
0%
95-96
97
98
99
00
01
02
03
04
05
05-06
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Ratio of Bachelor’s Degrees Earned to Enrollments
1994-95 to 2004-05
12%
White
10%
Asian
8%
Black
American Indian
6%
Hispanic
4%
2%
0%
94-95
96
97
98
99
00
01
02
03
04
04-05
Source: U.S. Department of Education
IV. 2007 High School Seniors: Graduation and
Four-Year College Enrollment
Selected States
2007 High School Seniors: Graduation and
Four-Year College Enrollment: California
Fall 2007 enrolled 4-yr.
colleges
117,208
2006-07 H.S. graduates
430,950
2006-07 H.S. seniors
488,489
2006-07 senior SAT
195,406
2005-06 junior PSAT
163,254
0
105,000
210,000
315,000
420,000
525,000
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education
2007 High School Seniors: Graduation and
Four-Year College Enrollment: Florida
Fall 2007 enrolled 4-yr.
colleges
72,764
2006-07 H.S. graduates
178,278
2006-07 H.S. seniors
197,306
2006-07 senior SAT
97,366
2005-06 junior PSAT
55,101
0
45,000
90,000
135,000
180,000
225,000
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education
2007 High School Seniors: Graduation and
Four-Year College Enrollment: Massachusetts
Fall 2007 enrolled 4-yr.
colleges
35,481
2006-07 H.S. graduates
79,592
2006-07 H.S. seniors
83,467
2006-07 senior SAT
60,962
2005-06 junior PSAT
49,642
0
18,000
36,000
54,000
72,000
90,000
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education
2007 High School Seniors: Graduation and
Four-Year College Enrollment: New York
Fall 2007 enrolled 4-yr.
colleges
109,461
2006-07 H.S. graduates
202,453
2006-07 H.S. seniors
224,022
2006-07 senior SAT
157,591
2005-06 junior PSAT
126,987
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education
2007 High School Seniors: Graduation and
Four-Year College Enrollment: Ohio
Fall 2007 enrolled 4-yr. colleges
63,565
2006-07 H.S. graduates
136,991
2006-07 H.S. seniors
149,311
2006-07 senior SAT
33,902
2005-06 junior PSAT
53,624
0
32,000
64,000
96,000
128,000
160,000
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education
2007 High School Seniors: Graduation and
Four-Year College Enrollment: Texas
Fall 2007 enrolled 4-yr.
colleges
88,850
2006-07 H.S. graduates
276,629
2006-07 H.S. seniors
281,254
2006-07 senior SAT
132,067
2005-06 junior PSAT
147,358
0
60,000
120,000
180,000
240,000
300,000
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education
V. Other Trends Affecting Higher Education
Percent Change in Resident Population, 1986-2006
by College Board Region
New England
5.6%
Middle States
5.6%
5.3%
4.7%
South
16.3%
Midwest
6.7%
14.9%
5.0%
Southwest
14.4%
West
18.0%
21.4%
0%
5%
10%
17.3%
15%
20%
86-96
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
96-06
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Percent of High School Graduates Enrolled in a
Four-Year College Outside Their Home State
Fall 2004
+5%
CT -6%
-18%
-9%
DE +10%
MD+6%
+7%
50% or more
-6%
-11%
30% to 49%
-27%
15% to 29%
-11%
Less than 15%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
States with Largest Net Migration of Four-Year
College Freshmen, Fall 2004
Pennsylvania
12,165
North Carolina
7,525
District of Columbia
6,567
Indiana
5,699
Massachusetts
4,680
Florida
4,568
Utah
3,999
New York
-2,331
-3,273
Minnesota
-7,003
California
-7,676
Texas
-8,056
Maryland
-10,207
Illinois
New Jersey
-30,000
-22,187
-24,000
-18,000
-12,000
-6,000
0
6,000
12,000
18,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Intended Majors Showing Increase
1967-68 Through 2007-2008
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
67-68
77-78
Biological Science
87-88
Business
97-98
07-08
Health Professional
Source: CIRP
Intended Majors Showing Largest Decreases
1967-68 Through 2007-2008
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
67-68
77-78
Math & Physical Sciences
87-88
Engineering
97-98
Arts
07-08
Other Humanities
Source: CIRP
VI. Trends in College Costs and Financial Aid
Trends in Concern About Ability to Finance a
College Education, 1977-78 to 2007-08
100%
90%
17.5%
18.6%
13.6%
18.7%
15.3%
12.6%
9.5%
80%
70%
60%
51.6%
48.7%
49.5%
52.7%
51.0%
52.2%
53.3%
50%
40%
30%
20%
37.7%
33.0%
30.4%
77-78
82-83
29.2%
31.4%
94-95
97-98
34.7%
38.9%
10%
0%
87-88
None
Some
02-03
07-08
Major Concern
Source: CIRP
Percent of Freshman For Whom Financing was a Major
Concern 1992-93 to 2007-08 (Selected Years)
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
92-93
94-95
96-97
Public Univ
97-98
99-00
00-01
Private Univ
01-02
02-03
Public 4-Yr
03-04
04-05
05-06
06-07
07-08
Private (Non-Sect) 4-Yr
Source: CIRP
Trends in Rate of Increase in Total Four-Year
College Costs, 1980-81 to 2005-06
14%
12%
10%
Public
8%
6%
Private
4%
2%
CPI
0%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Trends in Rate of Increase in Four-Year College
Tuition & Fees, 1980-81 to 2005-06
14%
12%
10%
Public
8%
6%
Private
4%
2%
CPI
0%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
College Costs and Disposable Per Capita Income,
1997-98 to 2007-08
$35,000
Published Charges
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
1997-98
1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01
Private 4-Year
2001-02
2002-03
Public 4-Year
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
Per Capita Income
Source:The College Board
Year-to-Year Change in College Costs and
Disposable Income, 1997-98 to 2007-08
Change in Published Charges
10%
9%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
1997-98
1998-99
1999-2000
2000-01
Private 4-Year
2001-02
2002-03
Public 4-Year
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
Per Capita Income
Source:The College Board
Types of Financial Aid as a Percentage of Total,
1996-97 to 2006-07
60%
Loans
50%
Grants
40%
30%
20%
10%
Tax Benefits
Work
0%
96-97
97-98
98-99
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
04-05
05-06
06-07
Source:The College Board
Intended Majors Showing Largest Decreases
1967-68 Through 2007-2008
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
67-68
77-78
Math & Physical Sciences
87-88
Engineering
97-98
Arts
07-08
Other Humanities
Source: CIRP
VI. Trends in College Costs and Financial Aid
Trends in Concern About Ability to Finance a
College Education, 1977-78 to 2007-08
100%
90%
17.5%
18.6%
13.6%
18.7%
15.3%
12.6%
9.5%
80%
70%
60%
51.6%
48.7%
49.5%
52.7%
51.0%
52.2%
53.3%
50%
40%
30%
20%
37.7%
33.0%
30.4%
77-78
82-83
29.2%
31.4%
94-95
97-98
34.7%
38.9%
10%
0%
87-88
None
Some
02-03
07-08
Major Concern
Source: CIRP
Year-to-Year Change in College Costs and
Disposable Income, 1997-98 to 2007-08
Change in Published Charges
10%
9%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
1997-98
1998-99
1999-2000
2000-01
Private 4-Year
2001-02
2002-03
Public 4-Year
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
Per Capita Income
Source:The College Board
Types of Financial Aid as a Percentage of Total,
1996-97 to 2006-07
60%
Loans
50%
Grants
40%
30%
20%
10%
Tax Benefits
Work
0%
96-97
97-98
98-99
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
04-05
05-06
06-07
Source:The College Board
Sources of Financial Aid as Percentage of Total,
1996-97 to 2006-07
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
96-97
97-98
98-99
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
04-05
05-06
Federal Grants
Federal Loans
Work-Study
Education Tax Benefits
Institutional Grants
Private & Employer Grants
State Grants
Non-Federal Loans
06-07
Source:The College Board