Alarming number of small US colleges are struggling to their bills — and misusing donations to stay open
Hundreds of small US colleges are struggling to pay their bills — and some are misusing scholarship funds and endowments to stay afloat. Over 440 schools across the country could close in the next 10 years as they struggle to keep up with operating costs, with about 200 last year.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NY Post says: Hundreds of small US colleges are struggling to pay their bills — and some are misusing scholarship funds and endowments to stay afloat. Over 440 schools across the country could close in the next 10 years as they struggle to keep up with operating costs, with about 200 last year.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Aug 3, 2026, 10:03 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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