About CollegeCuts Tracker

We began systematically tracking program actions and institutional changes in 2024, building the most comprehensive database of its kind. Our mission is to provide transparency and accountability in higher education restructuring.

Coverage from 2024
Real-time Updates
Our Mission

We began systematically tracking program actions and institutional changes in 2024, as colleges and universities face mounting financial pressures, declining enrollment, and changing educational demands.

Our database continues to grow as we document the ongoing transformation of higher education, providing transparency and insights for students, faculty, and stakeholders.

Coverage Timeline
2024 - Present: Active monitoring
Real-time updates and verification
Comprehensive data collection
Data Sources & Methodology

Our Data Sources

  • University and college official announcements
  • Local and national news reports
  • State higher education board communications
  • Accreditation body notifications
  • Faculty senate minutes and internal communications
  • Community submissions and verified tips

Cut Categories

Program Suspension
Temporary halt with potential reinstatement
Teach Out
Closure with current students completing degrees
Department Closure
Entire academic department elimination
Campus/Institution Closure
Physical campus or complete institutional shutdown
Impact Tracking

Beyond just tracking cuts, we monitor the broader impact including:

Students
Enrollment numbers affected
Faculty
Job losses and transitions
Community
Economic impact assessment
Access
Regional educational access changes
Contact & Contributions

Have information about a program cut or closure? We rely on community input to maintain comprehensive coverage.

Submit a Tip →
For media inquiries, data partnerships, or general questions, please use the submit tip form above.
Data Transparency

All data in our database is publicly accessible through our Supabase backend with appropriate security policies to ensure data integrity while maintaining complete transparency about our sources and methodology.

Verified sources only
Important Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy and completeness, information may not be fully current due to the rapidly changing nature of institutional decisions. Always verify with official institutional sources for the most up-to-date information regarding program availability and institutional status. This tracker is for informational purposes and should not be the sole source for academic or career planning decisions.

Last updated: August 2025 • Data coverage: Started from 2024