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How facility condition assessments help campuses plan ahead
We surveyed 347 parents this year, and the results were eye-opening. While 90% of parents said they’re satisfied with their child’s life in college, only 60% of students said the same. One in three students reported that they had considered dropping out — yet only 17% of parents believed their child had ever felt that way.
This kind of gap doesn’t stem from indifference. It stems from optimism. From hope. As parents, we want to believe our kids are okay. We want to trust that they’re getting what they need from their college experience. But this data tells us we may not always be seeing the full picture. Parents were nearly twice as likely as students to promote their child’s college to others, which shows a disconnect between perception and reality.
What we’ve learned? Feeling seen, supported and safe matters just as much as academics or finances. And it’s a key reason why students either stay and succeed — or quietly fade out.
