Why women’s colleges are struggling to survive in modern America
Women's colleges in the US have significantly decreased from over 200 to 31 since the mid-20th century, as revealed by Pew Research Center. Enrollment has declined by 40% between 1998 and 2022, leading to closures, mergers, and coeducation transitions. These institutions face challenges related to evolving gender definitions, financial sustainability, and competition in higher education.
Women's colleges in the US have significantly decreased from over 200 to 31 since the mid-20th century, as revealed by Pew Research Center. Enrollment has declined by 40% between 1998 and 2022, leading to closures, mergers, and coeducation transitions. These institutions face challenges related to evolving gender definitions, financial sustainability, and competition in higher education.
