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Students • AICUNJ institutions enrolled 65,508 students in Fall 2006 • We enroll 28 percent of all students attending four-year institutions in New Jersey • Our colleges and universities provide over $266 million in grant aid to undergraduates • Percentage of students from New Jersey -- 75 percent • Average minority enrollment at AICUNJ institutions --24 percent Degrees • While enrolling 17 percent of all students, AICUNJ institutions awarded 23 percent of all degrees in 2006-2007 • Percentage of baccalaureate degrees awarded by AICUNJ institutions -- 25 percent • Our colleges and universities confer 40 percent of all advanced degrees New Jersey's Investment in Independent Higher Education • Direct State support in fiscal year 2008 to AICUNJ institutions: $20.4 million • AICUNJ institutions receive funds based on how many New Jersey residents are enrolled at the college/university and whether they receive financial aid • Less than 1 percent of the State-provided institutional support to higher education helps support 17 percent of New Jersey's college students who are enrolled at AICUNJ institutions New Jersey's Investment in Independent Higher Education • Over 229,000 Alumni in New Jersey • Number of Employees -- about 17,130 • There are currently 32 New Jersey state legislators who are alumni/ae of AICUNJ institutions |
