Which Flagship Universities Want Your Out-of-State Student
We’ve compiled 10 years of enrollment data on 100+ public universities — telling you which flagship universities recruit students from other states, which are capped at the door, and where the scholarship money is.
In This Free Download You’ll Discover
Every state flagship university, plus the biggest public draws for out-of-state families.
Top Welcoming Flagships
Which 20 public flagship universities now fill half their freshman class — or more — with out-of-state students, which ones are quietly closing the door.
10 years of trends
Fall 2014 through Fall 2024 — the direction a school is moving, not a single-year snapshot.
Hard Limits
Which public universities have confirmed state-law, board-of-regents, or board-of-governors restrictions affecting out-of-state admissions or enrollment.
A Few Questions You Might Have
My teen is only a freshman or sophomore. Is it too early to think about this?
Now is the best time. Planning early can help shape which colleges and universities you visit, which ones you take seriously, and how you think about money. All of these things happen well before senior year applications.
How current is the data?
The data runs through Fall 2024, the most recent year available, and shows the 10-year trend so you can see which direction each college is heading. It comes from IPEDS, the enrollment data every U.S. college is required to report to the Department of Education.
How long will I have access to this report?
Forever! You will receive a copy of the Flagship Universities report in your email so you can access it anytime. It’s always a good idea to save the pdf to your computer.
Will you sell my email?
No, Waystone never sells your information.
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10 years of enrollment data on 100+ public universities — which flagships recruit students from other states, which are capped at the door, and where the scholarship money is.