Higher Ed Needs to Improve Transfer Pathways and Meaningfully Support Students
Discover insights from higher education experts about improving the transfer process and providing students meaningful support.
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.
Upcoming Research: Transfer Report, May 3; and Some College, No Credential Report, May 10
Watch for the upcoming COVID-19 Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Report, which will be released on Tuesday, May 3, and the Some College, No Credential report will be shared on Tuesday, May 10.
The Consequences of Fewer People Going to College
Our final look at fall 2021 enrollment shows undergraduates continuing to sit out in droves as colleges navigate yet another year of COVID-19.
National Six-Year Completion Rate Reaches 62.2%
Students who started college six years ago have been completing degrees and certificates at higher rates than in recent years. This is the third consecutive year where national completion rates were higher than 60%.
Enrollment and Transfer Research Reveals COVID-19’s Impact
COVID-19’s impact on colleges and universities nationwide is solidifying, according to research by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Spring 2021 Transfer Enrollment Declines 3.8 Times Larger Than Last Spring
For this spring, COVID-19 accelerated the decline in transfer particularly for White and Black students, male students, and traditional college-age students.
Overall Spring College Enrollments Down Nearly 3% Nationwide, According to Early Data
Spring enrollment appears to be showing the same level of enrollment losses overall as the fall 2020 trend, according to the latest data by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
New Partnership Aims to Increase Transfer and Completion Rates for Minority Students
To improve transfer rates amongst minority student groups, 3 associations have joined together in a partnership, called the Equity Transfer Initiative.
Stay Informed with the Latest Enrollment and Transfer Research Reports
Dates released for the next Stay Informed with the Latest Enrollment Information and COVID-19 Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Report.