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2025 Demographics

 

Member institutions by Country

Membership is available to institutions outside the U.S. that are recognized by their Ministry of Education or an equivalent governing body in their country. ̽»¨Â¥ engages internationally to remain informed and responsive to emerging trends and developments in higher education worldwide. . When members from all over contribute their unique insights and experiences, engage in discussions, and share knowledge across borders, they can better align standards and implement effective change.

The Gloria R. Nathanson Research Grant financially supports the work of ̽»¨Â¥ members to expand the scope of knowledge in comparative international education.

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Member institutions by U.S.  State

Members by state

Since the membership structure change, institutional rosters have increased but remain steady. Flat dues rates were implemented for the 2024-2025 membership term, allowing an unlimited number of people to be added to their institution's roster at no additional cost. After hearing feedback and questions directly from members, a Small College category was created for institutions that meet specific criteria. By creating access for all types of institutions, we create a culture and environment that is equitable for all members to thrive within the Association.

New individuals at current ̽»¨Â¥ member institutions can  for free.

These numbers fluctuate throughout the year as people move in, out, and around higher education positions, so we encourage primary contacts to keep their roster as up-to-date as possible to ensure our data remains accurate and reliable. 

18,000 members | 2,300 institutions | 40 countries | One association

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Distribution of members by age

Age 25 & UnderAge 26-35Age 36-45Age 46-55Age 56-65Age 66-75Age 76+
1.45%17.08%34.14%29.95%14.81%2.23%0.34%

*Not Reporting/Prefer Not to Say not included

̽»¨Â¥ awards Honorary membership to our long-term, most active members, and offers Retired membership to those no longer employed full-time in an ̽»¨Â¥ profession.

For those new to the profession or at the beginning of their career journey, ̽»¨Â¥ webinars offer a convenient and cost-effective way to obtain information and receive continuing education on the topics relevant to your profession.

 


 

distribution of members by gender
 

Male MembersFemale MembersNonbinary/Third Gender Members
29.08%70.65%0.26%

*Not Reporting/Prefer Not to Say not included

̽»¨Â¥ is committed to inclusivity, where all are valued and heard, and respect is expected and achieved. ̽»¨Â¥ realizes this through creating and sustaining relationships based on equity, respect, collaboration, and community where all can thrive. Learn more about ̽»¨Â¥'s Vision, Mission, and Goals. Keep up with the latest issues affecting higher education and how ̽»¨Â¥ is advocating for its members.

 

distribution of members by ethnicity


African American or BlackAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsian or Pacific IslanderHispanic or LatinoWhiteAnother Race Not Listed
498 Members; 12.27%<60 Members; 1.40%190 Members; 4.68%397 Members; 9.78%2,850 Members; 70.20%<70 Members; 1.67%

*Not Reporting/Prefer Not to Say not included

Almost 80% of ̽»¨Â¥ members did not report on ethnicity or race, but the data from those who do report shows that ̽»¨Â¥ members are a diverse group. The importance of staff and faculty diversity has been the subject of many trend reports because it not only benefits students, but also the institution and community as a whole.

̽»¨Â¥ Caucuses are national networking and identity-based affinity groups intended to promote belonging and visibility in the professional field of Higher Education. Members can join more than one Caucus and meet with their peers monthly during Caucus Gatherings and stay connected in the online community forum.

 

areas of member responsibility

Records & RegEnroll MGMTAdmissionsTransferAdvisingStudent AffairsInt'l Admissions
5,903 Members3,744 Members3,320 Members2,670 Members1,572 Members1,390 Members1,351 Members
Number of areas assigned

1 Area2 Areas3 Areas4 Areas5 Areas7 Areas8 Areas9+ Areas
4,785 Members1,715 Members1,343 Members967 Members635 Members255 Members138 Members195 Members

 

In the , it was found that a significant amount of employee dissatisfaction revolves around their institution's lack of support for their professional growth, relative to the amount of overwork hours and decreased performance recognition. Employees are absorbing the responsibilities of staff who have left (most likely younger employees, men, and people of color), reporting working more than full-time hours with little to no extra support from supervisors. Despite these concerning trends, very few employees are looking to leave higher education entirely, preferring to seek opportunities at their own or other institutions.

̽»¨Â¥ offers professional development resources for all of these areas as part of its mission to advance and support critical professions integral to institutional and learner success.

Find other opportunities in the field and search for qualified candidates with , and recognize those who go above and beyond for the institution by nominating them for an ̽»¨Â¥ Award.

 

 

distribution of Member institutions by size
Under 1,0001,000-2,4995,000-9,99910,000-19,99920,000+
413 Institutions885 Institutions381 Institutions259 Institutions204 Institutions

 

distribution of Roster members by institution size
Under 1,0001,000-4,9995,000-9,99910,000-19,99920,000+
1,567 Members; 8.04%5,074 Members; 26.03%3,680 Members; 18.88%3,617 Members; 18.56%5,553 Members; 28.49%

 

The data captured from members over the years contributed to the decision to calculate member dues based on total institutional expenditure, rather than enrollment size, to ensure unlimited and equitable access relative to an institution's reported expenses.

Regardless of the size of your institution, ̽»¨Â¥ gives all members opportunities to vote on association affairs and make their voices heard. Learn more about ̽»¨Â¥'s other membership types and their benefits.

 


distribution of institutions by control

Private, NonprofitPrivate, ProprietaryPublic
948 Institutions106 Institutions1,092 Institutions


*Membership types included: Affiliate, Institutional, International Institution


distribution of institutions by control percentage

Private, NonprofitPrivate, ProprietaryPublic
44.20%4.94%50.91%

 

Control refers to whether an institution is operated by publicly elected or appointed officials or by privately elected or appointed officials and derives its major source of funds from private sources. ̽»¨Â¥ Transcript provides members with timely court, industry, and international news as well as the latest developments in the areas of federal relations and compliance.

 

distribution of institutions by classification

 

1+ Years (Grad/Prof)2 Years (Lower Only)2 Years (Upper Only)4 Years (Undergrad)4+ Years (Under/Grad/Prof)Other
112 Institutions535 Institutions<10 Institutions280 Institutions1,207 Institutions<20 Institutions


The Institutional Classification is a descriptive tool that organizes the landscape of American colleges and universities into groupings of similar types of institutions. Historically, the Basic Classification organized most institutions primarily by academic program concentration or the highest degree awarded.

 

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