Higher Education Trivia

Test your knowledge of higher education with this quiz. See how many questions you can answer correctly!

published on July 28
1/10

Which degree typically requires the most years of study?

Which degree typically requires the most years of study?
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Master's Degree
2/10

What is the term used for tuition that is based on a student's residency status?

In-state tuition
Out-of-state tuition
International student tuition
Scholarship tuition
3/10

Which of the following is NOT a type of student loan?

Federal Direct Loan
Private Loan
Scholarship Loan
PLUS Loan
4/10

What organization accredits colleges and universities in the United States?

What organization accredits colleges and universities in the United States?
U.S. Department of Education
Higher Learning Commission
National Student Clearinghouse
American Council on Education
5/10

Which of the following is considered a liberal arts major?

Which of the following is considered a liberal arts major?
Engineering
Nursing
Philosophy
Computer Science
6/10

What is the term for a class that must be taken before taking a higher-level class?

Prerequisite
Corequisite
Elective
Concentration
7/10

Which organization provides federal student financial aid?

Department of Education
Department of Labor
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Reserve
8/10

Which test is commonly used for college admissions in the United States?

Which test is commonly used for college admissions in the United States?
LSAT
MCAT
SAT
GMAT
9/10

Who is typically responsible for overseeing academic and administrative matters in a college?

Who is typically responsible for overseeing academic and administrative matters in a college?
President
Provost
Dean
Chancellor
10/10

What term describes a student who has completed all the required courses for a degree?

What term describes a student who has completed all the required courses for a degree?
Undergraduate
Graduate
Graduand
Alumnus