Recent polling reveals a significant decline in confidence in higher education among Americans. Trust in these institutions dropped from 57% in 2015 to just 36% in 2023, with a notable decrease among Republicans. A strong majority, 68%, believe that higher education is headed in the wrong direction. Many Americans share concerns about ideological bias, with 45% overall and 67% among Republicans perceiving colleges as leaning too far to the left. This sentiment aligns with former President Trump's assertion that higher education needs substantial reform.
The percentage of Americans who express high confidence in higher education has plummeted from 57% in 2015 to just 36% as of last year, with a stunning decline particularly among Republicans.
Enten highlighted that 68% of Americans believe higher education is on the wrong track, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with current institutional practices.
When it comes to perceived bias, 45% of Americans and 67% of Republicans think colleges and universities lean too far to the left, reflecting a significant concern over ideological influence in education.
Polling consistently shows that most Americans, aligning with Trump's views, recognize that higher education needs reform and that its ideological stance is viewed as problematic.
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