Document Type

Report

Publication Date

Fall 11-1-2025

Abstract

Between September 29 and October 10, the Bentley University library conducted a student textbook survey. The purpose of the study was to gather data from students on textbook affordability. Students responded to 15-20 questions covering topics like how course materials influence their purchasing decisions, their total expenditures of course materials during Fall 2025, and the potential effects of these purchases. The library aimed to gather insights into:

  • Students’ views on current textbook prices
  • Openness to adopting more affordable educational resources on campus
  • Likely responses and behaviors if faced with high-cost educational materials
  • The impact of demographic factors related to textbook affordability for students
  • Comparisons with findings from the Fall 2024 Student Textbook Survey

By gathering this data, the library hopes these findings will support the need to evaluate textbook affordability at the university, support the development of recommendations, and determine how no-cost materials and Open Educational Resources (OER) may be better integrated into courses in the future.

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“Student Textbook Survey 2025” by Bentley University Library, James Thibeault. CC BY 4.0.

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