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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.
Vast Majority of U.S. States See More Students Who Had Stopped Out of College Now Re-Enrolling
The number of students leaving college without earning a credential — or “stopping out” — has declined for the second year in a row, reports the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Postsecondary Spring Enrollment Continues Progress Toward Pre-Pandemic Highs
The number of students enrolled in undergraduate programs continues to climb toward pre-pandemic highs, while enrollment in graduate programs has surpassed its spring 2020 level, according to a new report on spring enrollment from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
New DiplomaVerify Enhancement Lets Small Businesses Verify New Hires’ High School Credentials Immediately
Small and medium-sized businesses now have easier access to immediate verifications of high school diplomas for job candidates under a new DiplomaVerify enhancement that enables online verifications to be performed without requiring a contracting process to first be completed, the National Student Clearinghouse announced today.
Number of Learners Earning Certificates Reaches a New 10-Year High for the Third Consecutive Year
The last school year experienced a record-breaking growth in the number of undergraduate certificate completers, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
College Transfer Enrollment Grew for Third Straight Year
College transfer enrollment—that is, the number of students transferring into a new institution—grew by 4.4% (+50,600) in the fall of 2024, according to the new “Transfer Enrollment and Pathways” report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
National Student Clearinghouse Announces Daniel Hae-Dong Lee as President and Chief Executive Officer
The National Student Clearinghouse today announced that Dr. Daniel Hae-Dong Lee has been named the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Lee starts in the role on February 3, 2025.
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