According to a study by Studium, published on October 6, 2026, 69% of students who began their studies remain in the same state where they grew up[8162397] This trend is consistent with other reports, such as the one by Hasepost, which also found that 69% of students choose to study in their home state[8154148] The study suggests that having a diverse range of study options in one's home state can encourage more young people to stay at home and pursue their studies[8162397][8146147]