Notable Numbers – April 10, 2025

The data below represent average percent changes in key metrics from INDEX schools during the period 2006/07 to 2009/10, capturing shifts that occurred during the Financial Crisis. While today’s environment is not identical, these historical figures may offer useful perspective, as you navigate current conversations and decisions.

Enrollment: 0% ➡️

Applications: -7% ⬇️

Acceptance Rate: +17% ⬆️

Yield: -8% ⬇️

Student Attrition: +25% ⬆️

Need-Based Financial Aid Recipients: +32% ⬆️

Need-Based Financial Aid Dollars: +49% ⬆️

Need-Based Financial Aid Dollars as a % Gross Tuition Revenue: +30% ⬆️

Parent Annual Giving Gift Amount: -6% ⬇️

Parent Annual Giving Participation Rate: -3% ⬇️