Early data from our Research Center, provided in our new Preliminary Fall Enrollment Trends Report, suggests U.S. higher education enrollment is showing signs of recovery after pandemic-related declines, with notable growth at community colleges and shifts in popular fields of study this fall.
An exploration of the diverse academic backgrounds and credentials that support the business and operations side of collegiate and professional football. This includes both postsecondary education and non-degree credentials, which are essential to maintaining the integrity and performance standards of the football industry.
Our latest Tracking Transfer report offers detailed analysis of student pathways from two-year to four-year institutions, focusing on transfer patterns, demographics, and degree completion outcomes. This expanded report includes data on dual enrollment students and highlights the effectiveness of transfer pathways in supporting degree attainment.
According to the 2025 High School Benchmarks Report, income disparities between high schools have a greater impact on graduates’ postsecondary outcomes than geographic differences. The report provides national college progression rates for high schools participating in the National Student Clearinghouse’s StudentTracker service.
The Clearinghouse’s suite of tools — including StudentTracker, the High School Benchmarks report, and DiplomaVerify — offers powerful, data-driven solutions that can help secondary school leaders support students in their transition to college and careers.
About 37.6 million working-age Americans have taken college courses but haven’t earned a credential, according to our Research Center’s latest Some College, No Credential report. Several states have created programs to help students with some college but no degrees. These programs award credentials for completed coursework. They also make it easier for adult learners to earn degrees.