College Fact or Fiction

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree typically earn approximately 65% more than those with only a high school degree. Fact or fiction?

• Fact

• Fiction

College freshmen must always decide on their major before starting school. Fact or fiction?

• Fact

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Answer explanation

Many colleges do not require incoming freshmen to decide or remain committed to a major

Approximately 64% of first-time, full-time college students seeking a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college graduate within 6 years. Fact or fiction?

• Fact

• Fiction

The term room and board refers to accommodations (dormitories) and meal plans. Fact or fiction?

• Fact

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A doctorate degree is only awarded for medical, dental, and veterinary fields. Fact or fiction?

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

A doctorate can be earned in many subjects, including business, education, and engineering.

College financial aid includes loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. Fact or fiction?

• Fact

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U.S. military academy tuition (e.g., at West Point or U.S. Air Force Academy) is free. Fact or fiction?

• Fact

• Fiction

Ivy League schools include Harvard University, Yale University and Princeton.

Fact or fiction?

• Fact

• Fiction

There are 107 colleges in the United States that are identified by the Department of Education as historically black colleges and universities.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

While there are 107 identified, 3 of those are closed. There is even anHBCU in the U.S. Virgin Islands!!

When I get older, I want to attend college.

• Fact

• Fiction