Doug Shapiro, Executive Director of the Research Center, describes how the pandemic impacted higher education and what’s to come as the 2022-2023 school year gets underway.
Research Reports
On Average, Students Not on Track to Complete College in 5 Years
Postsecondary Data Partnership Insights Reports shows that the average full-time student does not attempt enough credits to complete a bachelor’s degree or earn enough credits to complete a bachelor’s degree within five years.
Class of 2022 FAFSA Completions Rebound, Climb 4.6% Year-Over-Year
Bill DeBaun, NCAN’s Senior Director of Data and Strategic Initiatives, reported that through July 1, high school FAFSA completions are up 4.6% year-over-year, representing roughly 92,000 additional applications.
Identifying Challenges and Potential Solutions to Keep Students on Track to Enroll and Graduate During COVID-19
The Institute for College Access and Success discovered common challenges and potential solutions to keep students on track to enroll and graduate from college.
New Report Suggests Higher Ed Should Focus on Early Interventions to Prevent Stop-Out
In the fall 2015 beginning postsecondary student cohort, enrolling part time was a significant disadvantage for retention, persistence, and degree attainment.
75% of Fall 2020 Freshman Class Returned to College by Fall 2021
The Persistence and Retention report series examines first-year persistence and retention rates for first-time college students. This annual report helps institutions understand trends and disparities in this important early success indicator.
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.
Despite Challenges, Positive Trends Emerge for Higher Education
In recognition of National Higher Education Day, June 6th, the National Student Clearinghouse is proud to honor the staff, faculty, and students who show their commitment to learning every day.
Stem the Tide of Stop-Outs
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 944,000 students aged 18 to 64 with some college, no credential re-enrolled during the 2020-21 academic year.
5 New Realities for Colleges and Universities
Take a look at the future of higher education and five new realities that the education industry should be bracing for now.