Restructuring of private institutions in a competitive market

Over time private postsecondary institutions in the United States have developed their structures in order to survive in the competitive higher education market. These private institutions have foundations in different social values and have executed different roles to back up the marginal public space for prospective students. In overviewing the characteristics of how private institutions have survived in the competitive market, this paper provides insight into how they alter their structure to meet social needs in the higher education system. This paper also suggests that restructuring planning for private institutions is beneficial in the long run, which provides policy implications for institutional researchers.