<p>And don't forget about the U's who operate medical centers and hospitals. The cashflow for these enterprises can dwarf that of the undergrad program. </p>
<p>Good question, MrsP. Actually I have been able to gain a lot of information from the internet. Often you can have some difficulty finding the links on the main webpage, but some surfing will turn often turn up very useful information such as strategic plans and education assessments. The best information usually comes from campus visits. We tried to pre-arrange for faculty and departmental visits. If you have difficulty making these arrangements, it is time to be concerned. We often found that academic deans, department chairs and senior faculty members were very assessible and willing to spend time with a prospective student and family. Ask about research opportunities for undergrads and if possible poke around long enough to meet some of those undergrads and learn first hand about their opportunities and frustrations.</p>