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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University of Central Oklahoma

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.

176

member institutions are participating in AASCU student success initiatives. 

510K

students are served by AASCU student success initiatives.

 

We shape
policy.

322

out of the 780 public four-year institutions in the United States are AASCU members.

$13K

would double the Pell Grant, an action AASCU is urging Congress to take.

2.3M

students 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
leaders.

224

applications to our suite of leadership development programs were received in 2023. 

600+

campus leaders have participated in AASCU leadership development programming since 2020. 

60

leaders have participated in our New Presidents Academy since 2021. 58% are people of color and 38% are women. 

We develop global citizens.

450

faculty and students have participated in our Global Literacy Talks. 

58

students 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
connections.

350

state colleges, universities, and systems form the AASCU network. 

6

AASCU standing committees engage presidents and chancellors as national advocates for higher education. 

6

AASCU affinity groups provide presidents and chancellors specialized networking and support throughout the year. 

We provide
expertise.

1.6K

active funding opportunities are housed by AASCU’s Grants Resource Center (GRC) database.

144 

public and private universities are GRC members. 

150

funded 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.

Metropolitan State University of Denver

2022 Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teacher Education Award: Metropolitan State University of Denver (CO)

Trauma-Informed Practices with Equity in Teacher Education: TIP-Equity at MSU Denver

Trauma-Informed Practices

The Office of Education Solutions in Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver)’s School of Education works to ensure that trauma-informed practices (TIP) become so fundamental to educator preparation and school systems that future educators will not remember a time without them.

Capacity Building

To achieve this goal, the Office of Education Solutions partnered with a local non-profit, Resilient Futures, to build the capacity of current and future teachers to recognize and respond to trauma in school environments with children, build healing and equitable classrooms, and address secondary trauma in themselves and their coworkers.

Equity

The initiative integrates TIP with a lens of equity into the total School of Education curriculum for pre-service teachers. It also supports pre-service and in-service teachers and schools in implementing TIP through in-person and virtual professional development.

Terracotta Warriors at Troy University (AL)

Troy University – Alabama’s International University

The physical presence of 200 permanently exhibited Terracotta Warriors in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park on campus is proof of Troy University’s campus and cultural transformation.

Programs
  • Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program
Impact

20+ years

Founding member of the Sino-US CHEPD 1+2+1 Program

1071

Chinese students participating in the program since 2001

$32M USD

Funds acquired by campus through participation into program

University of West Alabama

2022 Regional and Economic Development Award: The University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama’s Division of Economic and Workforce Development, A Link Between Campus and Community

Regional Support

As the leader for economic and workforce development in Sumter County and West Alabama, known as Alabama’s “Black Belt” region, the Division of Economic and Workforce Development at the University of West Alabama (UWA)’s mission is to support and enhance the economic vitality and long-term prosperity of the region.

Quality of Life

The Division of Economic and Workforce Development has developed the capacity to support economic growth, business retention and expansion, and enhanced quality of life in the region through local and regional initiatives.

Meeting Needs

By successfully implementing these objectives, UWA’s Division of Economic and Workforce Development is addressing the challenges and meeting the needs of the Black Belt region it serves.

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.

Advocate for our institutions.

Partner with us.

Amplify the transformative power of state colleges and universities as a corporate partner, philanthropic partner, nonprofit partner or by engaging with our members.

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Become a member.

Leverage an AASCU membership to exchange vital expertise, expand your network, and elevate our collective voice.

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