Moody's Talks - Muniland

NCAA settlement and declining enrollment shift the higher education landscape

Episode Summary

Higher expenses after a $2.78 billion agreement on student athlete payments pose a credit risk for smaller colleges, which already face rising competition from larger, cheaper institutions.

Episode Notes

Higher expenses after a $2.78 billion agreement on student athlete payments pose a credit risk for smaller colleges, which already face rising competition from larger, cheaper institutions.

Guests: Patrick Ronk, AVP-Analyst - Moody’s Ratings; Nicole Serrano, VP-Sr Credit Officer ­- Moody’s Ratings

Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings

Related content on Moodys.com (may only be available to registered users and subscribers):

• Higher Education – US: Settlement in NCAA antitrust cases leads to colleges paying athletes, a credit negative
• Private Colleges and Universities – US: Small institutions in Northeast and Midwest face credit stress as enrollment declines