Using StudentTracker, the Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) in South Carolina was able to gain accurate insights into student postsecondary enrollment, revealing a significant gap known as “summer melt” where many students intending to enroll in college do not actually do so. This data-driven approach enabled SAM to design targeted interventions and influence statewide policy changes to better support students transitioning from high school to college.
According to the Clearinghouse Enrollment Insights: Final Fall Enrollment Trends report, total postsecondary enrollment in the U.S. rose by 1.0% in fall 2025. The increase was primarily due to growth in undergraduate enrollment at community colleges and public four-year institutions. This year’s report also revealed a noteworthy shift in student enrollment patterns.
Total postsecondary enrollment in the United States grew 1.0% in fall 2025, driven by gains in undergraduate enrollment at both community colleges and public 4-year programs, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
The National Student Clearinghouse Office of Cybersecurity was named a Top 50 Information Security Team for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights their dedication to maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards — and is among their key wins in 2025.
