Wartburg College’s Annual Economic Impact

The contributions of higher education extend far beyond an individual’s degree. Private, nonprofit colleges (like Wartburg) and universities play significant roles in the everyday lives of those living and working in college communities and are important contributors to the nation as a whole. Serving as one of the nation’s primary vehicles for social and economic mobility, private, nonprofit colleges and universities are accelerating economic growth, creating jobs, and boosting the nation’s tax base.

Private, Nonprofit Colleges & Universities National & Regional Economic Impact

Findings from a report released by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) are presented below. Data represent all private, nonprofit higher education institutions in the U.S.