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National Student Clearinghouse and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Announce New Board Leaders and Members
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.
75% of Fall 2020 Freshman Class Returned to College by Fall 2021
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 National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. This is a 1.1-percentage-point improvement over the previous cohort, moving closer to the pre-pandemic level of 75.9%.
Undergraduate Credential Earners Increased By 1.1% to 3.7 Million Graduates
In the 2020-21 academic year, the total number of undergraduate credential earners increased by 1.1% or 39,000 to 3.7 million graduates, based on the Undergraduate Degree Earners Report, Academic Year 2020-21 released today. After a brief standstill in the previous year, graduate numbers began to rise again.
Undergraduate Enrollment Falls 662,000 Students in Spring 2022 and 1.4 Million During the Pandemic
Undergraduate enrollment declined by more than 662,000 students or 4.7% from spring 2021, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
More Than 39 million Americans Have Some College, No Credential, According to New Research
More than 39 million Americans have some college, but no credential, according to a new report released today by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The “some college, no credential (SCNC)” population is up 3.1 million from nearly 36 million previously reported in 2019.
Overall Transfer Enrollment Drops Nearly 7%; Total Two-Year Decline of 16% Since Spring 2020
The latest COVID-19: Transfer, Mobility, and Progress report, shows that in spring 2022, undergraduate transfer enrollment dropped another 6.9% over last year, resulting in a total two-year decline of 16% since the beginning of the pandemic.
National Student Clearinghouse and College Guidance Network Form Strategic Alliance to Support College Counseling and Career Guidance
The National Student Clearinghouse and College Guidance Network (CGN) have formed a partnership to support high schools by offering CGN School, the first curated college and career content platform that provides a comprehensive, trusted resource of expert information to students and their families.
National Student Clearinghouse, iDatafy Partner to Build Certified Comprehensive Learner Record Solution on the SmartResume Certified Talent Platform
iDatafy, an industry-leader in education technology, and the National Student Clearinghouse announced a partnership today that will make it easy for learners throughout the nation to create Comprehensive Learner Records on the SmartResume platform, while also connecting employers with diverse job talent in a new way.
Community College and Alternative Pathways to the Workforce
Workcred has received a three-year grant from the ECMC Foundation, as part of a partnership with the League for Innovation in the Community College (the League) and the National Student Clearinghouse (the Clearinghouse), to offer community colleges an affordable, scalable approach to align degrees with industry needs.
National Six-Year Completion Rate Reaches 62.2 %
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.
Transeo Partners with National Student Clearinghouse to Support Students and Workforce Continuum
Transeo, an industry leader in education technology, announced today its partnership with National Student Clearinghouse, a leading provider of higher education verifications and electronic education record exchanges. Together, the two organizations will support a comprehensive, affordable approach to postsecondary planning.
Postsecondary Transfer Enrollment Stabilized In Fall 2021
Postsecondary transfer enrollment appears to have stabilized in fall 2021 following a precipitous decline a year earlier, with a drop of less than 1% (-11,300 students) compared to a 9.2% decline (-137,000 students) in fall 2020, according to research released today by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Fall 2021 Undergraduate Enrollment Declines 465,300 Students Compared to Fall 2020
Compared to fall 2020, total undergraduate enrollment declined by 3.1% or 465,300 students, for a total two-year decline during the COVID-19 pandemic of 6.6%, or 1,025,600 students since fall 2019, according to a new report released today by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
High School Benchmarks 2021 Report Features Gap Year Enrollment Analysis
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center announced today the ninth annual High School Benchmarks report, which features a special analysis of gap year enrollment for 2020 high school graduates who waited until fall 2021 to enroll in college.
Undergraduate Enrollment Declines Nearly 8% and Community Colleges Drop 15% Since Fall 2019
Roughly two months into the second fall semester of the pandemic, postsecondary enrollment is now running 2.6% below last year’s level, according to the latest research by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Undergraduate enrollment has declined 3.5% so far this fall, with a total two-year decline of 7.8% since 2019. However, graduate enrollment has grown 2.1%, which maintains the 2.7% upward trend from last fall.
National Student Clearinghouse Launches New Pilot to Map Student Transcripts to Employer-Verified Skill Sets
The National Student Clearinghouse and AstrumU today announced a new innovation pilot designed to help schools and learners better understand how postsecondary education transcripts and records connect to outcomes in the workforce.
Undergraduate Enrollment Declines Show No Signs of Recovery From 2020
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, fall postsecondary enrollment numbers show no signs of recovery from last year’s declines, according to early data released today in an update to Stay Informed with the Latest Enrollment Information.
Transfer Student Disparities Grow Across Racial and Ethnic Lines During the Pandemic
In the 2020-21 academic year, higher education lost about 191,500 transfer students, or 8.4% compared to the previous year, according to research released today by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The COVID-19: Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Academic Year 2020-21 Report, the fifth in the series, reflects the pandemic’s full-blown impact on postsecondary students.
The Impact of the National Student Clearinghouse: Making a Difference in a Year Like No Other
During the 2020-21 academic year, COVID-19 had a dramatic influence on the education community, and like many others, created the need for the National Student Clearinghouse to transition its entire operations to an online environment. This was accomplished while helping other K20 institutions meet reporting and student service obligations with minimal impact to the learner, institutions, or the federal government.
National Student Clearinghouse and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Announce New Board Members
The National Student Clearinghouse and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center announced today new members to each of their respective Board of Directors.