Our Impact
AASCU delivers America’s promise of opportunities for all.
Our vital network of state colleges, universities, and higher education partners strives to advance and reimagine student success and institutional transformation across the nation and around the world.
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Our members educate the leaders and citizens for the workforce of today and tomorrow.
<$9K
is the average yearly tuition for in-state, full-time undergraduates at AASCU institutions.
95%
of public HBCUs and 46% of HSI-eligible institutions are AASCU members.
42%
of public, four-year bachelor’s degrees are awarded by AASCU institutions each year.
3M+
students receive an affordable, high-quality college education from AASCU institutions.
Our Programs
Our responsive approach deepens our members’ effectiveness.
We transform institutions. |
176member institutions are participating in AASCU student success initiatives. 510Kstudents are served by AASCU student success initiatives. |
We shape
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322out of the 780 public four-year institutions in the United States are AASCU members. $13Kwould double the Pell Grant, an action AASCU is urging Congress to take. 2.3Mstudents of color, first-generation, and low-income students at regional public colleges and universities were served by the AASCU-supported Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 2021. |
We equip
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224applications to our suite of leadership development programs were received in 2023. 600+campus leaders have participated in AASCU leadership development programming since 2020. 60leaders have participated in our New Presidents Academy since 2021. 58% are people of color and 38% are women. |
We develop global citizens. |
450faculty and students have participated in our Global Literacy Talks. 58students participated in their first study abroad experience through our China-US Rising Star Study Tour. 70%of AASCU campus students exercise the right to vote, compared to 50% of students at other colleges. |
We create
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350state colleges, universities, and systems form the AASCU network. 6AASCU standing committees engage presidents and chancellors as national advocates for higher education. 6AASCU affinity groups provide presidents and chancellors specialized networking and support throughout the year. |
We provide
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1.6Kactive funding opportunities are housed by AASCU’s Grants Resource Center (GRC) database. 144public and private universities are GRC members. 150funded proposals are available for review through the GRC Member Resources Library. |
Campus Impact
Explore the ways our members are accelerating institutional transformation.
Our high-impact programs enable AASCU members to expand access and success for their diverse student bodies.
Meet the leaders we are privileged to serve as they drive equitable student success.
We support current and aspiring state college and university presidents and chancellors as they prepare students of all backgrounds to achieve – and drive – upward social and economic mobility.
Help students at state colleges and universities reach their highest potential.
Advance our legislative priorities.
Explore the policy agenda we’ve designed to help policymakers and advocates better support state colleges and universities.
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