The benefits of higher education go far beyond employment and earnings; a postsecondary degree can improve outcomes in everything from personal health and character to civic engagement and relationships. That's according to a new report from Gallup and Lumina Foundation.

Researchers of the study hope that by highlighting the other benefits of higher education, they can help attract potential students to college.

 

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are currently enjoying their highest levels of cultural prominence in decades. Enrollment is soaring, and funding is increasing. And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices.

New research shows that the students who seek out HBCUs have a distinct profile: They prize a sense of belonging, they have unique communications preferences, and they look at value differently.