How does student satisfaction at HBCUs compare to other four-year institutions? We look at national satisfaction data to identify strengths and challenges for HBCUs.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

12.04.2025

Stewardship With Heart: Creative Ways to Show Donors You Care | RNL

Many advancement shops are unknowingly leaving a trail of broken-hearted donors in the wake of annual campaigns. Why is thoughtful stewardship important?

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

12.04.2025

Award-Winning Fundraising Campaigns: RNL and Our Campus Partners Receive Seven Gold Medals | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Fourteen entries. Fourteen awards. For the 40th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, RNL’s creative fundraising campaigns stood out, with every one...

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29.03.2025

Turning Insight Into Action: The 2025 RNL National Alumni Survey | RNL

RNL's National Alumni Survey gives fundraisers a valuable opportunity to refine their engagement strategies by focusing on what truly matters—understanding donor expectations.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

22.03.2025

Leading Your Institution in Times of Disruption and Uncertainty | RNL

As we move through 2025 and look at the landscape beyond, it's clear that adaptability, resilience, and innovative thinking are crucial for successful university management.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.03.2025

AI and College Planning: The Four Types of Students | RNL

We identified four distinct personalities in how students approach their college planning, especially when it comes to using AI tools.

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21.03.2025

Always On: How 24/7 Technical Support Drives Student Success and Retention | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

From speed-to-lead to 24/7 support: Meeting student needs in the digital age In our “The Importance of Speed to Lead...

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.03.2025

The Evolution of College Recruitment: What's Working in 2025 | RNL

The latest data from RNL's 2025 Marketing and Recruitment Practices For Undergraduate Students report reveals fascinating shifts in how different institutions connect with prospective students in this challenging landscape.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.02.2025

The Hidden Crisis in College Planning

Millions of middle-class families are caught in a crisis of college planning: too "wealthy" for significant financial aid but not wealthy enough to write a check without breaking a sweat.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.02.2025

Achieving a 100% Completion Rate for Student Assessment at the University of Charleston | RNL

By focusing on retention and strong implementation strategy, the University of Charleston achieves a 100% completion rate for the CSI for their first-year student cohort.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.02.2025

A Year of AI-Powered Progress: RNL's Product Evolution

RNL embarked on a journey to enhance our existing tools, aiming to provide our partners with even more powerful and effective solutions.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.02.2025

How to Be Proactive in an Evolving Higher Education Landscape | RNL

Today's higher education landscape requires data-driven strategic planning the encompasses the whole campus.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.02.2025

Understanding College Safety Concerns | RNL

Here is what 2,600 high school seniors told RNL and ZeeMee about their college safety concerns as they get ready to attend college.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

19.02.2025

IBM's Armand Ruiz Presents Vision for AI Agents in the Workplace | RNL

Key takeaways from RNL's AI Leadership Council including how AI agents are shaping the future of work, boosting efficiency, and transforming education.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.01.2025

Understanding Digital Marketing Strategy and Costs to Effectively Budget for Growth | RNL

Here are 5 key data-driven strategies for assessing ROI and informing a strategic budget plan drives sustainable enrollment growth.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.01.2025

7 Trends to Inform Online Program Expansion in 2025

These 7 key points about online program expansion will enable online leaders to succeed this year as well as plan for the future.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.01.2025

Higher Ed's Reality Check: What Students Really Think About College | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: colleges struggle to connect with their most important audience – students. Fresh...

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

18.01.2025

Why Personalization in College Planning Matters More Than Ever | RNL

The latest research from RNL and our partners shows that personalization in college planning is increasingly important with student engagement.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

18.01.2025

College Student Satisfaction: Reflecting on 30 Years

How have college student satisfaction levels changed over 30 years? We look back at what the data tell us about what has changed and what has stayed the same.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

16.01.2025

Online Learners: Generational Influences on Expectations and Satisfaction | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Earlier this year, I was interested to read RNL’s Generations of Online Learners report, which was produced by cross-tabbing our...

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

16.01.2025

5 Graduate Education Trends to Watch in 2025 | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

The outlook for graduate education in 2025 is strong. I always look forward to fall because so many of the...

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

16.01.2025

5 Reasons to Administer the Refreshed College Employee Satisfaction Survey (CESS) | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

The expectations of higher education faculty and staff have changed. Understanding the experiences, opinions, and satisfactions of your faculty and...

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

16.01.2025

Beyond Sticker Shock: Helping Families See the True Cost of College | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

When it comes to choosing a college, the sticker price can be a major turnoff. A significant 65% of prospective...

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

16.01.2025

Five Things Online Programs Are Doing Better Than Ever | RNL

RNL has released its third report showing how universities are currently marketing and recruiting for their online programs.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

16.01.2025

The Power of Tailored Advising in Supporting Student Success | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Co-authored by As a college graduate, RNL’s Natalie McVay has direct experience and helpful insights on the impact of advising...

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

16.01.2025

6 Tips: SEO Best Practices for Optimizing Your Program Pages | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Degree program pages are the heart and soul of almost any college or university website. They are the pages prospective...

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

26.11.2024

AI Skills for Higher Education Enrollment and Marketing Leaders | RNL

New research shows the receptiveness of higher education enrollment leaders to using AI for student recruitment and campus marketing.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

15.11.2024

Why Human Connection Matters Most in College Recruitment | RNL

New data from the Prospective Family Engagement Report underscores the power of in-person experiences in shaping college decisions.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

15.11.2024

Cultivating a Healthier Higher Education Landscape | RNL

Learn how to strengthen your organizational health and create a more vibrant, sustainable, and successful future.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

15.11.2024

The Emotional Rollercoaster of College Planning | RNL

New research on college planning shows the pressure to secure financial aid, fear of making mistakes, and uncertainty can create a perfect storm of anxiety.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

15.11.2024

Five Things Online Programs Are Doing Better Than Ever | RNL

RNL has released its third report showing how universities are currently marketing and recruiting for their online programs.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

08.11.2024

Elmira College: Enrollment Success at an Small College | RNL

Elmira College achieved tremendous enrollment success for a small college by being proactive in engaging students and not letting FAFSA delays derail their enrollment outreach.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

21.10.2024

Tired of Tedious Tasks in Higher Ed? Meet RNL Answers | RNL

RNL Answers provides an AI solution for completing tedious tasks in higher ed while also offering more security and confidentiality than other GPT solutions.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

28.09.2024

OPMs, Oversight, and Online Education in the Crosshairs | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

With the oncoming shortfall of traditional undergraduate students, many institutions are looking to grow online enrollment to keep their enrollments healthy.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

28.09.2024

College Student and Family Perceptions of the Student Experience on Campus | RNL

We looked at student satisfaction data and a survey of university families to see how both groups perceive the campus experience after students enroll.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

28.09.2024

Building Recruitment Success: Strengthening Strategic Foundations Before Revamping Communications | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Discover how institutions are adapting to demographic shifts with innovative communication strategies to engage prospective students.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

28.09.2024

Why Higher Ed Ad Costs Spike During Election Season (and What You Can Do About It) | RNL

Learn how you can adjust your digital ad strategies to maintain campaign performance during election season.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

28.09.2024

The Alarming Truth About High Schoolers' College Outlook: Confusion, Doubt, and a Surprising Indifference | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

With the oncoming shortfall of traditional undergraduate students, many institutions are looking to grow online enrollment to keep their enrollments healthy.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

27.09.2024

Guiding Career Services at Public Colleges and Universities With Student Data | RNL

We examine student motivational and satisfaction data to show to strengthen and focus career services at public colleges and universities.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz | EDUCATION INSIGHTS BLOG

25.09.2024

Preparing College Admissions Leaders for the Future | RNL

RNL's Admissions Counselor and Leadership Training Certificate Programs provide training to college admissions leaders to meet their challenges.

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Student Satisfaction at HBCUs | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Stewardship With Heart: Creative Ways to Show Donors You Care | RNL

Award-Winning Fundraising Campaigns: RNL and Our Campus Partners Receive Seven Gold Medals | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Turning Insight Into Action: The 2025 RNL National Alumni Survey | RNL

Leading Your Institution in Times of Disruption and Uncertainty | RNL

AI and College Planning: The Four Types of Students | RNL

Always On: How 24/7 Technical Support Drives Student Success and Retention | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

The Evolution of College Recruitment: What's Working in 2025 | RNL

The Hidden Crisis in College Planning

Achieving a 100% Completion Rate for Student Assessment at the University of Charleston | RNL

A Year of AI-Powered Progress: RNL's Product Evolution

How to Be Proactive in an Evolving Higher Education Landscape | RNL

Understanding College Safety Concerns | RNL

IBM's Armand Ruiz Presents Vision for AI Agents in the Workplace | RNL

Understanding Digital Marketing Strategy and Costs to Effectively Budget for Growth | RNL

7 Trends to Inform Online Program Expansion in 2025

Higher Ed's Reality Check: What Students Really Think About College | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Why Personalization in College Planning Matters More Than Ever | RNL

College Student Satisfaction: Reflecting on 30 Years

Online Learners: Generational Influences on Expectations and Satisfaction | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

5 Graduate Education Trends to Watch in 2025 | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

5 Reasons to Administer the Refreshed College Employee Satisfaction Survey (CESS) | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Beyond Sticker Shock: Helping Families See the True Cost of College | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Five Things Online Programs Are Doing Better Than Ever | RNL

The Power of Tailored Advising in Supporting Student Success | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

6 Tips: SEO Best Practices for Optimizing Your Program Pages | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

AI Skills for Higher Education Enrollment and Marketing Leaders | RNL

Why Human Connection Matters Most in College Recruitment | RNL

Cultivating a Healthier Higher Education Landscape | RNL

The Emotional Rollercoaster of College Planning | RNL

Five Things Online Programs Are Doing Better Than Ever | RNL

Elmira College: Enrollment Success at an Small College | RNL

Tired of Tedious Tasks in Higher Ed? Meet RNL Answers | RNL

OPMs, Oversight, and Online Education in the Crosshairs | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

College Student and Family Perceptions of the Student Experience on Campus | RNL

Building Recruitment Success: Strengthening Strategic Foundations Before Revamping Communications | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Why Higher Ed Ad Costs Spike During Election Season (and What You Can Do About It) | RNL

The Alarming Truth About High Schoolers' College Outlook: Confusion, Doubt, and a Surprising Indifference | Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Guiding Career Services at Public Colleges and Universities With Student Data | RNL

Preparing College Admissions Leaders for the Future | RNL

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