Mar 19, 2026 | NSCBlog, Research Reports
Community colleges serve as a key entry point to higher education, yet fewer than one in five students who start at community colleges earn a bachelor’s degree within six years. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Tracking Transfer report provides detailed insights into the transfer pathways and degree completion outcomes of community college students from the 2018 cohort.
Feb 18, 2026 | NSCBlog, Research Reports
Dual enrollment has emerged as one of the most influential predictors of long‑term student higher education success. Insights from recent National Student Clearinghouse research reports and data available to high school and district users through our StudentTracker service show that high school students who participate in dual enrollment are more likely to enroll in college and complete a postsecondary credential.
Feb 10, 2026 | NSCBlog, Research Reports
Postsecondary enrollment in fall 2025 grew by 1.0%, according to the Clearinghouse Enrollment Insights: Final Fall Enrollment Trends report. However, students are shifting their preferences among fields of study, reflecting evolving career interests and workforce demands.
Jan 15, 2026 | NSCBlog, Research Reports
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.
Dec 5, 2025 | NSCBlog, Research Reports
According to the Yearly Progress and Completion report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, national six-year completion rates have now held steady for four consecutive cohorts, an encouraging sign of stability in higher education.
Nov 14, 2025 | K-12, NSCBlog, Research Reports
Data from the 2025 High School Benchmarks Report reveals differences in postsecondary enrollment and degree completion that are connected to high school poverty and income levels. These gaps impact both overall college attendance and STEM degree achievement, underscoring the importance of providing additional support and implementing policies that help address these challenges.
