Democratic Support for Higher Education Plummets to New Low in Lumina-Gallup Poll

By gianna.jakubowski · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-14

Democratic Support for Higher Education Plummets to New Low in Lumina-Gallup Poll

Inside Higher Ed reports that just half of Democrats now express confidence in colleges and universities, according to a recent Lumina Foundation and Gallup survey. This drop from last year's 61 percent rating highlights a growing bipartisan skepticism regarding the sector. While

Inside Higher Ed reports that just half of Democrats now express confidence in colleges and universities, according to a recent Lumina Foundation and Gallup survey. This drop from last year's 61 percent rating highlights a growing bipartisan skepticism regarding the sector. While