--- title: College Confidence Index image: https://reports.collegepulse.com/hubfs/college-confidence-index-insights-report.png --- [![Group 32](https://reports.collegepulse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2032.png?width=500&height=70&name=Group%2032.png "Group 32")](https://collegepulse.com) #### EXPLORE THE DATA # College Confidence Index   --- GradGuard commissioned College Pulse to conduct a survey capturing the range of public perceptions regarding the value, affordability, and viability of a college education. The 2022 College Confidence Index is based on the answers of 2,000 overall respondents from the following college consumer groups: - **College Students** enrolled in two- or four-year universities - **High School Juniors or Seniors** who plan to attend college or university - **Parents of College Students** - **Parents of High School Juniors or Seniors** who plan to attend college or university This survey was fielded between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022. ## Key Highlights Include: ● How confident are college students and their parents in the value of a college education? ● How worried are high school students, college students, and their parents about paying for four years of college?  ● What are the most common reasons college students consider withdrawing from college before completing their degree? ![college-confidence-index-insights-report](https://reports.collegepulse.com/hubfs/college-confidence-index-insights-report.png "college-confidence-index-insights-report")