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Stuck on the Sidelines

How Philanthropy Can Reduce the College Gender Gap

a group of high school graduates facing away from the camera
December 6, 2022

Women outnumber men on most campuses in Vermont and in the nation, and not by just a little bit. At the University of Vermont, only 33 percent of this fall’s first-year class is male, one of the lowest proportions in the school’s history. Vermont philanthropy can help change this picture and at the same time continue to support the impressive gains made by female students. Our new Insight Hub brief shares three actions that should be top-of-mind for charitable individuals.

In this brief discover:

  • Three actions to address the college gender gap
  • Data outlining the disparities between women and men on Vermont campuses
  • Testimonials from experts on equity and higher education