Press Releases
The National Student Clearinghouse Announces Helen Mohrmann as Newest Board Member
The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Helen Mohrmann, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the University of Texas System (UT System), will join their Board of Directors.
The National Student Clearinghouse Announces Cameron Watt as New Vice President of Sales for Education Solutions
The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Cameron Watt will join as the new Vice President of Sales for Education Solutions. In his new role, Cameron will work to build and expand relationships with the Clearinghouse’s nationwide customer base.
Nearly 76% of Fall 2021 Freshman Class Returned to College by Fall 2022
Of the 2.4 million students who entered college for the first time in the fall of 2021, 75.7 percent persisted at any U.S. institution by fall 2022, according to a new report released today from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
National Student Clearinghouse and AstrumU Launch Service to Translate Transcripts to Data Accurately in Minutes
The National Student Clearinghouse and AstrumU have launched PDF-to-Data, a machine-learning service that has demonstrated over 99% accuracy translating PDF transcripts into an industry-standard data format to enable automated ingestion.
National Student Clearinghouse Partners with N2N Services to Provide Real-time Transcript Integration to Customers
N2N Services, Inc., a leading platform provider for integrating higher education systems, announced a strategic partnership with the National Student Clearinghouse today. Through this partnership, the National Student Clearinghouse will open its transcript ordering applications to N2N’s turnkey cloud integration platform, Illuminate, to provide real-time integration options to its higher education customers.
Community College Enrollment Grew This Spring Over One Year Ago, Due to Younger Students
Community college enrollment grew slightly this spring (up 0.5% or 22,000 students from spring 2022), after large declines in the previous two years, due to a growing number of younger students, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
The National Student Clearinghouse Announces David G. Payne as New Vice President of Learner Insights
The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that David G. Payne will join as the new Vice President of Learner Insights. David’s responsibility will be to drive the organization’s unification and growth of several products and services into one vertical business division, Learner Insights.
The National Student Clearinghouse Announces Christopher Goodson as Chief Growth Officer
The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Chris Goodson will serve as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to oversee the organization’s continued expansion, particularly as it broadens its footprint in the workforce development and skills training areas.
College Student “Stop-Out” Population Increased 3.6% From Previous Year
The “some college, no credential” population–former students who stopped out without earning a credential–is up 3.6 percent from a year earlier while fewer SCNC students returned and completed a credential.
Community College Enrollment Beginning To Grow This Spring
Enrollment at community colleges is beginning to grow this spring (+2.1% over last spring), according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
The National Student Clearinghouse Contracts with State of Rhode Island for its DiplomaVerify℠ High School Program
The National Student Clearinghouse today announced that it has contracted with Rhode Island’s Department of Education to provide the Clearinghouse’s DiplomaVerify℠ high school diploma verification services to the 67 high schools statewide.
Undergraduate Credential Earners Declined for the First Time in a Decade
Undergraduate credential earners declined for the first time in a decade (-1.6% or -58,800 graduates from the previous year), according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Transfers from Community Colleges to Four-Year Colleges Drop Nearly 8% from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022
Overall Transfer Enrollment Declines 7% Since Fall 2020 HERNDON, VA – (March 9, 2023) – Transfer enrollment from two-year colleges to four-year institutions, called upward transfer, fell nearly 8% in fall 2022 compared to the previous year, while reverse and lateral...
New Research: Fall Undergraduate Enrollment Stabilized In 2022
Freshmen up 4.3%, including 6.1% at Community Colleges HERNDON, VA – (Feb. 2, 2023) – According to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, fall undergraduate enrollment has begun to stabilize in 2022, contracting only by 0.6% or about...
National Student Clearinghouse Launches DEI Data Lab
National Student Clearinghouse Launches DEI Data Lab
Lightcast and Clearinghouse Partner to Reveal Student Journeys from the Classroom to the Labor Market
Lightcast's Alumni Pathways to Utilize Clearinghouse Education Data (Boston, MA) - Lightcast and the National Student Clearinghouse® announced a new partnership today where Lightcast’s popular Alumni Pathways platform now utilizes Clearinghouse data to provide a...
Xello, National Student Clearinghouse Mark Exponential Growth Since Partnering To Streamline College Application Process
K-12 future readiness program and national leader in data exchange services bring free, timesaving efficiencies to students and admissions personnel HERNDON, VA – (Dec. 6, 2022) – Xello, the award-winning K-12 college and career readiness program, and the National...
More Than 100,000 Students Experienced An Abrupt Campus Closure Between July 2004 and June 2020
SHEEO and National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Investigated the Impacts of 467 College Closures on Student Outcomes BOULDER, CO and HERNDON, VA – (Nov. 15, 2022) - More than 100,000 students out of more than 143,000 or 70% experienced their institution...
Clearinghouse Partners with OneTen to Expand Sustainable Career Development Opportunities for Black Talent Without College Degrees
HERNDON, VA – (Oct. 31, 2022) – The National Student Clearinghouse, the nation’s trusted source for and leading provider of higher education verifications and electronic education record exchanges, announced today that it has teamed up with OneTen, a coalition...
Fall Undergraduate Enrollment Declines at a Slower Pace but Nearing Pre-Pandemic Rates
Community Colleges Gain Freshmen but All Other Higher Ed Sectors Lose Ground HERNDON, VA – (Oct. 20, 2022) – Undergraduate enrollment continued to decline by 1.1% in fall 2022 compared to 2021, but the decline has slowed to pre-pandemic rates, according to the latest...
National Student Clearinghouse and myFootpath to Reengage More than 39 Million Students with Some College, No Credential
CHICAGO, IL and HERNDON, VA – (Sept. 29, 2022) – More than 39 million Americans have some college, but no credential, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The “some college, no credential” population is up 3.1 million from nearly 36 million...
Higher Ed Transfer Paths Shrink Nearly 300,000 During the Pandemic
COVID-19 Transfer Report Provides Insight into First Two Years of the Pandemic HERNDON, VA – (Sept. 13, 2022) – Higher education experienced a two-year loss of 296,200 transfer students, or 13.5% during the pandemic, according to a new report by the National Student...
On Average, Students Not on Track to Complete College in 5 Years
Students Not Attempting or Earning Enough Credits Each Year HERNDON, VA – (Aug. 2, 2022) – On average, a full-time student does not attempt enough credits to complete a bachelor’s degree within four years or earn enough credits to complete a bachelor’s degree within...
National Student Clearinghouse and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Announce New Board Leaders and Members
HERNDON, VA (July 6, 2022) – The National Student Clearinghouse and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center announced today new board chairs, vice chairs and members to each of their respective Board of Directors. The appointments include: Michael Collins,...
75% of Fall 2020 Freshman Class Returned to College by Fall 2021
1.1 Percentage Point Improvement Trends Toward Pre-Pandemic Level HERNDON, VA – (June 28, 2022) – Of the 2.3 million students who entered college for the first time in fall 2020, 75% persisted at any U.S. institution by fall 2021, according to a new report by the...