Data from 506 private and public colleges and universities concerning endowment performance in fiscal 1998 are presented. Each responding institution is ranked, with the market value of its endowments given for June 30, 1997, and June 30, 1998, and the percentage change noted. (MSE)

An annual survey reveals that private giving to 992 colleges rose 10.3% in 1993-94, 7.6% when adjusted for inflation, the sharpest increase since 1986-87. The trend is attributed to improvement and increasing confidence in the economy. The greatest increase in giving was at public, master's-granting institutions. Alumni provided 28% of total…

A weak stock market has resulted in lowered returns on college endowment investments. Many institutions had funds tied up in American stocks and bonds, which performed poorly. Although most institutions say their endowed programs or scholarships are not adversely affected, some programs are being reduced or eliminated as a result. (MSE)

A ranking of 495 colleges, universities, and related foundations by endowment fund value provides information on the market value of endowments on June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1997. Data are derived from a comparative performance study by the National Association of College and University Business Officers. (MSE)

A national study of 272 funds that gathered information on investments' market gains as well as interest and dividend income shows last year's increase in the value of the average endowment was the second-highest 1-year return recorded in the last 12 years. (MSE)

Bull markets and increased giving boosted the total value of major college endowments more than $8-billion in fiscal 1993. In addition, despite financial pressures, colleges are enforcing budgetary discipline and restraining spending from their endowment income. A table details the market value of 437 major institutional endowments for June 30,…

A national survey shows that, although colleges and universities averaged a return of 2.9% on endowment investments in fiscal 1994, some earned substantially more and some suffered considerable losses. Data on the market value of 446 endowments on June 30, 1993, and June 30, 1994, are presented and ranked. (MSE)

Describes how, for the first time since 1984, the value of college endowments dropped last year. Includes data charts and a listing of endowment fund amounts and the annual change for over 600 universities. (EV)

Corporations increased their giving to schools, colleges, and universities in 1993 by the biggest margin in four years, with the increase outpacing inflation. However, some warn that this should not be interpreted as a return to widespread corporate giving. Donations in 1994 are likely to increase only slightly, if at all. (MSE)

A national study found private giving to colleges rose substantially in 1996, largely due to strong stock market performance. Adjusted for inflation, the rate of giving was 8.8% at a time when costs rose 2% and enrollments rose 1%. Research and doctoral universities received 67% of donations, and public institutions in this group fared better than…

Data from 313 colleges and universities indicate major endowments earned a return much higher than last year's and greatly exceeding the 3 percent inflation rate. Average return was still below that of major stock and bond indexes. A few institutions earned over 20 percent. Not all aspects of investment performance are reflected in these figures.…

Fueled by a robust economy, rising stock market, and popularity of planned giving, total gifts to higher education rose by 15% in 1998, the third straight year for double-digit gains. Giving increased at most types of institution, according to a survey of 1,034 colleges and universities. Nine institutions reported individual gifts of $50 million…

Trends in three major areas relating to higher education are charted: College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF) performance since 1990; the employment outlook until 2005 for major occupational groups; and the relationship of college faculty pay to the cost of living since 1987-88. (MSE)

National trends in private support of colleges and universities indicate increased giving, but at rates barely above inflation. Data are presented on trustee gifts, dollar totals and averages by institution type in 1991-92 and 1992-93, and top 20 institutions in total giving, alumni donations, total giving per student, and alumni giving per…

An annual survey of college faculty salaries found an average rise of 3%, slightly more than the inflation rate. Some feel salary stagnation may be ending. Data are presented on pay vs. cost of living, full-time faculty salaries, gender differences, and average salaries, by faculty rank, at 1,900 institutions. (MSE)