Rising Campus Antisemitism Influences College Choices for Jewish Families

A new survey reveals that concerns over antisemitism and campus safety have led many Jewish families to reconsider their college options.

A majority of Jewish families are eliminating colleges from consideration due to concerns over rising antisemitism, influenced by the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Survey findings show that 64% of prospective Jewish students have removed at least one school from their list, with 96% citing antisemitism and 80% citing campus safety as reasons.
Hillel International reports a 700% increase in antisemitic incidents on campuses since Oct. 7, prompting investigations into universities' responses to antisemitism.
Universities, including Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania, have announced measures to combat antisemitism amid federal investigations and public scrutiny.
Some Jewish parents are reconsidering higher education altogether, while others emphasize the importance of a vibrant Jewish community on campus for their child's college choice.