Most colleges and universities are total institutions.

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Most colleges and universities are not considered total institutions because they do not regulate all aspects of the students' lives. Total institutions, a term coined by sociologist Erving Goffman, are places where people are isolated from the wider society and lead an enclosed, formally administered life (e.g., prisons, military boot camps, psychiatric hospitals). In contrast, colleges and universities typically allow students more personal freedom and the ability to engage with the broader community.

Most Colleges and Universities Are Total Institutions