Reported from a spring 2019 faculty survey on the use of course materials at DSU (n=87).
41%
Require the purchase of course material in all of their classes.
44%
Require the purchase of course material in some, but not all of their classes.
72%
Of textbooks cost between $50 and $149.
54%
Are unaware of any open course materials that could be used to supplement or replace required textbooks or other commercially published resources.
58%
Would be willing to use suitable open course materials, if they could be identified.
Reported from a spring 2016 student survey at DSU (n=572).
68%
Of classes require a textbook
39%
Dropped a course because of textbook costs.
69%
Did not purchase a textbook because of costs.
26%
Said not purchasing a textbook has caused them to fail a course.
28%
Said they have registered for fewer courses because of textbook costs.
$120
Is the average cost of a textbook.