Nobody goes to college

[I3o0M]

Hello, I do have the problem that my people dont want to go to college. I do have plenty space but my colleges are just empty.. Can anyone help me please? What do I have to do?

[Lemur]

zone higher density residential around college - cheap apartments for students make education more affordable

[icedude94]

They also need to be able to afford to go to college. Each tier of education charges a higher service fee than the last with university being very expensive.

If you've been charging your citizens for street parking and maxing out the parking garage prices, maxing out the service fees for electric and water, and making them pay for outside services for garbage, etc, they will not be able to afford college and won't go.

The good news is that with enough people in your education system, your education network actually makes money for you rather than costing you money.

[Lemur]

Originally posted by icedude94:

The good news is that with enough people in your education system, your education network actually makes money for you rather than costing you money.

I'd actually prefer to have an ability to reduce fees to encourage more people to continue education

[DanCan]

Originally posted by ShootinPutin:

Skill issue. All my colleges are full. Make sure you have adequate school / high schools so that students can get to the level to even attempt to attend college. Then make sure there is adequate access and parking to the college. Then have industries / commercial / office areas that would make one even want to attend college.

Do you have enough colleges for the entire eligible population or just watch for the number attending vs capacity

[NameInvalid]

1, if you had lowered your education budget, please raise it back up to 100%, or even 150% if your economy can take it. It's IMPORTANT
2, education takes TIME, and the game pacing is slower.
3, transport to get to college

[ShootinPutin]

Originally posted by DanCan:

Originally posted by ShootinPutin:

Skill issue. All my colleges are full. Make sure you have adequate school / high schools so that students can get to the level to even attempt to attend college. Then make sure there is adequate access and parking to the college. Then have industries / commercial / office areas that would make one even want to attend college.

Do you have enough colleges for the entire eligible population or just watch for the number attending vs capacity

I plopped one down and waited til it filled and then built another in an area that I thought needed it (medium/high density residential). It isn't as obvious as schools and highschools where you should place it, as I think civs are more willing to travel to get to college, whereas schools and highschools will show you exactly where they're needed (areas highlighted in red).

[DanCan]

Originally posted by ShootinPutin:

Originally posted by DanCan:

Do you have enough colleges for the entire eligible population or just watch for the number attending vs capacity

I plopped one down and waited til it filled and then built another in an area that I thought needed it (medium/high density residential). It isn't as obvious as schools and highschools where you should place it, as I think civs are more willing to travel to get to college, whereas schools and highschools will show you exactly where they're needed (areas highlighted in red).

Interesting,.none of my colleges are full, elementary yes, high school some what, over 130k population now

[icedude94]

I also want to add:

-Children go to elementary school and they all walk to and from school. Place your school in the center of a residential zone. Later on when you have high density residential, they will fill all 1,500 spots in the school.
-Teens will walk or take mass transit like buses to high school and college.
-Adults who go to college or university will drive, take mass transit, or move out of their homes to high density, low rent housing if it's available close by.
-Mass transit access to a neighboring connection like by train and bus will bring student commuters in for your colleges and universities. Not only do they pay the fees and make your money, but when they graduate there's a good chance they will move in to your city and stay.

[icedude94]

Originally posted by DanCan:

Interesting,.none of my colleges are full, elementary yes, high school some what, over 130k population now

All children go to elementary school if there is space available. All other tiers above that are optional and the citizen might choose to attend or enter the workforce depending on multiple factors and if they can afford the service fee.

[Muppethero]

My College is at capacity and my Uni has about 300 people. My city of 22k. Wonder what i am doing different

[DanCan]

Originally posted by Muppethero:

My College is at capacity and my Uni has about 300 people. My city of 22k. Wonder what i am doing different

When did you start your city, Im wondering if small fixes are going through in the background

[I3o0M]

i could not get it fixed yet

[Murphy2882]

Originally posted by I3o0M:

Hello, I do have the problem that my people dont want to go to college. I do have plenty space but my colleges are just empty.. Can anyone help me please? What do I have to do?

Give a try to " Operating Districts"… I noticed an improvement!!! to be confirmed

Cheers

[DanCan]

Originally posted by Murphy2882:

Originally posted by I3o0M:

Hello, I do have the problem that my people dont want to go to college. I do have plenty space but my colleges are just empty.. Can anyone help me please? What do I have to do?

Give a try to " Operating Districts"… I noticed an improvement!!! to be confirmed

Cheers

Thanks, will have to look into districts more

[AK74x30]

same here
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