The transfer student population is on the rise. And the most prevalent group of transfer students are those that previously stopped out, according to the Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Matthew Holsapple, Senior Director of Research at the National Student Clearinghouse, discusses the key trends emerging from the Research Center’s latest reports.
The latest Undergraduate Degree Earners report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals significant shifts in the types of awards learners are achieving. Based on data from the 2023-24 academic year, the report shows the growing prominence of learners earning undergraduate certificates.
This Women’s History Month, the National Student Clearinghouse is recognizing women’s progress in pursuing higher education.
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s fall 2024 Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report reveals that transfer enrollment, which comprises 13% of non-freshmen undergraduates, grew for the third straight year.
The latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates report reveals total postsecondary enrollment surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
According to the Yearly Progress and Completion report, college completion rates are on the rise. The new annual report found that 61.1% of students who began college in the fall of 2018 earned a credential within six years.
For Halloween, the Clearinghouse takes a frightfully fun dive into higher education data from some of our most recent Research Center reports.
The increase in adult learners in higher education calls for data-driven approaches that cater to their unique needs. To effectively support adult learners, institutions can leverage the Clearinghouse’s Learner Insights solutions.
Our Research Center’s Persistence and Retention report series provides invaluable insights into the educational journeys of first-year postsecondary students. By examining factors like persistence and retention rates, higher education leaders can better understand student success and identify areas for improvement.