Presentation by Kristen F. Soares President February 18, 2015 Overview of the California Private, Nonprofit Segment of Higher Education
CA Four-year Higher Education Enrollment Educating California students since 1851 Over 184,000 undergraduate students annually enroll On average 70% of undergrads are California residents Over 144,000 graduate students annually enroll CA Undergraduate EnrollmentCA Graduate Enrollment Source: IPEDS 12-month Enrollment Survey
Economic Impact of Nonprofit Sector $25 Billion – Annual economic activity 89,000 - Californians employed annually Campus locations in California Large private employers in their respective communities Community service is an integral aspect for institutions Source: IPEDS Finance Survey
A Public-Private Partnership at Work the Cal Grant Program Historic partnership with the State since 1955 Utilizing capacity & increasing access for low- income students Educating over 28,000 Cal Grant students at AICCU institutions – the size of a large UC Central principles – choice of institution and portability of grant Source: CSAC data
AICCU Cal Grant Award: Vulnerable to Cuts AICCU UCCSU Average Award by Segment Fall 2013 Maximum Award by Segment AICCU UC CSU Source: CSAC & LAO
State Support for CA Cal Grant Students *Average state subsidy for a Cal Grant student at UC & CSU equals the subsidy provided for all CA residents plus the average Cal Grant award. AICCU students only receive the Cal Grant award. Source: LAO
Cal Grants Serve Low Income Families AICCUUCCSU Source: CSAC AICCUUCCSU
Cal Grants Attract & Support Diversity Source: AICCU Financial Aid Survey
All Sources of Financial Aid Makes College Possible 86% of AICCU students receive some form of Financial Aid $13,710 – median institutional grant to a Cal Grant student Source: CollegeInsight 2012—13, IPEDS Financial Aid Survey , AICCU Financial Aid Survey
Cal Grants Help Students Succeed Average 4-year Graduation Rates – AICCU Cal Grant AICCUUCCSU Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates Survey , and AICCU Financial Aid Survey
2015 Policy Agenda Permanently repeal 11% cut Adopt a long term formula Strengthen teacher prep pipeline Ensure accountability measures are appropriate for sector
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