Wow, talk about schools you have never heard of

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<p>I was researching how many 4 year institutions they are in US and came across this data
Total</a> number of institutions and fall enrollment in degree-granting institutions, by control, type, and percentage of minority enrollment: 2001</p>

<p>In 2001, there were 620 public and 1785 private 4 year institutions. Here on CC, I would say I have seen the name of 150 ~ 200 schools? </p>

<p>The total enrollment is another figure that surprised me. In 2001, there were about 9.7 mm students enrolled in all 4 year colleges. That is about 2.4 mm a year. I think someone said there are about 3 mm high school graduates a year, does this mean about 80% of all HS graduates goes to a 4 year college?</p>

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<p>Do you still have a job?</p>

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<p>He can't start a new thread, without answering that question first. I was just thinking of the same thing.</p>

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<p>For the record, just looking at the alphabetical listings of separate sub forums that CC has on individual schools....there are around 450 (not 150-200). That doesn't count other schools mentioned on CC that do not have their own separate forums. So, there are more schools talked about on CC than you mention, DadII (not that I expect you read about those below the top 30). It is not a shock to know that there are a couple thousand four year colleges in the US. A huge number of students attend colleges such as branches of state universities and such. Often these students apply to one college only. They do not participate on CC. </p>

<p>I hope today finds you gainfully employed. Do let us know given your last visit to CC that evoked concern.</p>

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<p>DadII posted this morning about college admissions stress: his response was a "bottle of alcohol from mid-feb on"; can't imagine what he would imbibe if he also lost his job....educated guess: still employed....</p>

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<p>DadII- Are you sober today?</p>

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<p>MOWC,
So glad you asked these questions. Inquiring minds want to know! Seriously.</p>

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<p>For the time being, I am still in my office. Thank you all.</p>

<p>Do have a none operation critical project with a claerly highlighted time line - Feb 15th. So, ask me again on Feb 16th.</p>

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<p>The deadline is on a Sunday??</p>

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<p>Our high school's college counseling office always reminds us that there are several thousand colleges and universities in the US, even though the kids at the school only apply to somewhere around 60 of them. Welcome to the real world, Dad II. Not everyone applies to the "top 25." And yet, the vast majority of college kids are happy with their choice. ;)</p>

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<p>Many "never heard of it" universities have excellent reputations for specific programs. Many students from my area (ie, central Connecticut) who want to be teachers attend Keene State University. In DW's home town, Southern Illinois University is preferred over UICU for those who want to pursue teaching.</p>

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<p>I started this thread when my daughter was starting college....there are many, many great prospects that are not well known on here....</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/370873-brag-about-your-lesser-known-school.html?highlight=brag+lesser%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/370873-brag-about-your-lesser-known-school.html?highlight=brag+lesser&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>New Hope, I have heard of Keene State. I know someone in their music program. I hear it has a very nice campus.</p>

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<p>Won't be the first time I've said it on CC, but I never would have heard about the college D2 is attending if it weren't for CC. And darned it, don't you know, because it's so unknown (but highly adored by DD), its thread doesn't get much traffic, and it's taking me forever to reach senior member level on CC. I wish people would have more questions about it, but it's hard to do when so few (well, outside of the east coast) have ever heard of it.</p>

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In DW's home town, Southern Illinois University is preferred over UICU for those who want to pursue teaching.

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<p>Ummm, back in the day, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) was preferred by those who wanted to pursue having a really really good time!</p>

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<p>agree with you missy... I think it is still so, although UICU has quite the reputation for a good time, too.</p>

<p>I will say, though, for kids who know off the bat they want to teach, I thought Illinois State was the first choice in state schools.</p>

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<p>Yeah, that's where I went and what I did (briefly). I was a Deaf Ed major.</p>

<p>My friends at U of I studied way too hard....of course, they were all pre-med.</p>

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<p>" Ummm, back in the day, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) was preferred by those who wanted to pursue having a really really good time! "</p>

<p>My former nanny went to and graduated to SIU, Carbondale...I know she has a good time , but did well . Hands down the best babysitter / nanny we ever had. She spent 3 summers with us and is like family !
Before we met her, I never heard of that school</p>

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<p>I thought Dad II's son was a JUNIOR...why does he have this stress this year.</p>

<p>There are tons of little known colleges and univerities. In addition, there are schools that are well known regionally but not known at ALL outside of their region. BUT then...what good is the decal on your car window if NO ONE around your area has ever heard of the school:)</p>

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<p>I read this thread title, and I thought "how can I talk about schools I've never heard of?" But then I thought, OK, I've never heard of the University of Venus, so I could talk about that....</p>