College rankings don’t fully capture institutions that serve post-traditional students
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All colleges and universities strive to top the “Best of” lists, which signal to prospective students the prestige of their institution or programs. But the ways these rankings are determined can put institutions that serve post-traditional students – who are often older, attend school part-time while they work, or don’t take a full course load at an on-campus university each fall – at a disadvantage.
Originally published: April 23, 2025
Author: Becky Takeda-Tinker
Position: President
Institution: Colorado State University Global
Published by: Higher Ed Dive