A History of American Higher Education

A History of American Higher Education, 3rd Edition, is a textbook authored by John R. Thelin and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The volume provides a comprehensive historical account of colleges and universities throughout the United States.

The work emphasizes cultural history rather than presenting an encyclopedic catalogue. Thelin incorporates lively anecdotes to examine major shifts and developments across American higher learning.

By examining cultural contexts alongside institutional change, the textbook offers an overview of the forces that shaped the nation's postsecondary institutions.