A discussion of the substantial increases in private giving to colleges and universities looks at trends in voluntary support by type of donor, designation for capital and operating expenses, institutional classification (for selected institutions), and source. Some comparisons are made using data from 1950-51, 1970-71, 1980-81, and 1986-87. (MSE)

This study of educational costs reflects the undergraduate and graduate costs incurred by Washington State public institutions of higher education during the 1989-90 fiscal year. The study's examined cost factors and cost distribution ratios for each public higher education institution in the state in order to establish tuition and fee ratios.…

This report responds to a congressional request for information on the following selected issues involving intercollegiate athletics: (1) revenue and expenses of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its member schools' athletic departments; (2) a data profile on the gender and race/ethnicity of staff members in five selected…