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Undergraduate Credential Attainment Grows as Students Complete Credentials at Younger Ages
More than 3.4 million learners earned undergraduate credentials in the 2024–25 academic year, marking a 3.2% increase from the previous year, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Fall Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Overall Growth Despite Decline at Private Colleges
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.
College Completion Rates Hold Steady at Recent Highs
National college completion rates held steady this year at the high levels reached in recent years, according to a report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Preliminary Fall Report Shows Steady Undergraduate Enrollment Growth
Early reporting finds total enrollment at colleges and universities this fall grew 2.0%, driven by a 2.4% increase in undergraduate enrollment, according to a preliminary report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
National Student Clearinghouse Announces Updates to Executive Leadership Team
The National Student Clearinghouse announced updates today to its executive leadership team, including the hiring of Andrew (Andy) Martelli as Chief Product Officer, and the promotion of Melba Amissi to Chief Customer and Operations Officer, both newly created roles.
Income Makeup of High Schools Is the Greatest Difference in College Outcomes
Differences in the income makeup between high schools make the largest contrast in postsecondary outcomes of graduates — much greater than differences in geography — according to new research from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
More Than 86% of College Freshmen Return for Their Second Semester
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported that over 86 percent of the college freshman class of 2023 returned for their second semester.
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Undergraduate Degree Attainment Grows as More Students Accelerate Their Path to a Bachelor’s
The latest Undergraduate Degree Earners report finds 3.4 million learners earned undergraduate credentials in 2024–25, up 3.2% from the prior year, driven by faster, more flexible pathways. More students are completing credentials earlier, often through dual enrollment before finishing high school. “Stacking” awards is rising, with many earning an associate degree before a bachelor’s and maintaining momentum toward workforce goals.
Fewer than One in Five Students Who Began at Community Colleges Earned a Bachelor’s Degree Within Six Years
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.
Dual Enrollment: The Stories & Data Behind Student Success
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.