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The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT ® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools. For further information, visit www.collegeboard.org. Trends in Higher Education The Trends in Higher Education publications include the Trends in College Pricing, Trends in Student Aid, and Education Pays series in addition to How College Shapes Lives: Understanding the Issues and other research reports and topical analysis briefs published periodically. These reports are designed to provide a foundation of evidence to strengthen policy discussions and decisions. In addition to the figures and tables included in this report, more information and data can be found on the Trends in Higher Education website: trends.collegeboard.or