5 public opinions about the state of higher education - LAURA ASCIONE, eCampus News

Most Americans support a racially and ethnically diverse student body on college campuses, but they overwhelmingly do not support using race as a factor in college admissions, according to a WGBH News national poll on perceptions of higher education. Overall, more than 77 percent of those surveyed say they believe colleges and universities have a positive impact on society, and 81 percent believe colleges and universities have a positive impact on the local community. While 76 percent have a favorable opinion of public higher education, only 59 percent shared that opinion when asked about private colleges and universities. https://www.ecampusnews.com/2018/09/21/5-public-opinions-about-the-state-of-higher-education/