Key Facts about Higher Education in Washington: 2009-10

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State Aid; Delivery Systems; Student Characteristics; Outcomes of Education; Tuition; Educational Finance; Operating Expenses; Teacher Salaries; Public Colleges; Two Year Colleges; Technical Institutes; Private Colleges; Enrollment; Full Time Students; Resource Allocation; Expenditure per Student; Private Financial Support; Paying for College; Costs; Student Financial Aid; Student Loan Programs; Educational Opportunities; Career Development; Bachelors Degrees; Distance Education; Electronic Learning; College Preparation; High School Students; School Personnel; College Faculty; Part Time Faculty; College Bound Students; Gender Differences; Student Mobility; Education Work Relationship; Racial Differences; Proximity; Graduation Rate; Academic Degrees; College Graduates; Educational Research; Parents; Health Education; Educational Attainment; Social Services; Well Being; Volunteers; Voting; Labor Market; Remedial Programs; Dropouts; Alignment (Education); College Transfer Students; Graduate Study; Diversity (Faculty); Access to Education

First published in 2002, "Key Facts about Higher Education in Washington" provides valuable information on the ways higher education serves the state and its people. The most current data and information available is presented throughout this report to highlight the "Key Facts" about Washington's postsecondary institutions, including faculty, students, budgets, and financial aid. The final chapter reflects major recommendations from the 2009 System Design Plan, which provides guidance to state lawmakers on policy decisions related to raising the educational attainment levels of Washington's citizens. A glossary of acronyms and terms is provided. (Individual chapters contain tables, graphs, and notes.)

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2014

ED544466