Up to $10 per piece! Thatās how much a direct mail package, written, designed, printed, posted, using targeted mailing lists to prospective students (or their parents/guardians), can cost these days. Yes, that figure is wildly expensive, but for most institutions, the cost associated with direct mail are probably closer to $1 per piece or lessā¦...Read More
The numbers are nothing short of startling. Over the past decade, over 500 private, nonprofit colleges have shuttered their doors. This year alone, itās been estimated that roughly one college either shuts down or merges with another, every weekā¦ And hundreds more are flashing financial warning signs.[1][2][3] Fact: Over the past 13 years, undergrad enrollments...Read More
You may have the worldās greatest, most detailed EDU sales funnel. You have, what looks like on the surface, a lead gen system or partner that gives you hundreds, maybe thousands of qualified student leads whenever you need them. You have a talented, hand-selected group of marketers, lead fosterers and nurturers in your enrollment departmentā¦...Read More
New student enrollments are the lifeblood of any institution of higher education. Because without continuously filling the pipeline with prospects, enrollments are likely to declineā¦ which could lead to catastrophe. In fact, catastrophes are already happening. This year alone, itās estimated that one college or university is closing down, every week.[1] Now, there are a...Read More
691 million. Thatās the number of Google search results for the various versions of āonline degree in ai.ā 691 million! Considering the first bachelorās degree program in AI was launched just six years ago at Carnegie Mellon, this is an astounding level of interest. Itās especially astounding considering the āonlineā aspect of the Google search...Read More
For over a decade, graduate degree programs have been a cash cow for colleges and universities. Between 2010 and 2021, overall enrollments in graduate school programs grew by a robust 9%; this, as undergrad enrollment plummeted 15%.[1] But even though graduate program enrollments have been quite strong, and have been a godsend for struggling institutions,...Read More
Itās no secret. Today, more recent high school grads are choosing a career-based education over traditional college. In fact, the National Student Clearinghouse says two-year, trade-based program enrollment increased by 16% last year.Read More
More students mean more revenue. And chances are, you could use more students, and more revenue. So, if youāre looking to fill more seats or to create a waiting list, the following 7 marketing tips could help you achieve those goalsā¦Read More
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