Sometimes it’s worth emphasizing the obvious: A larger percentage of community college students pay for their own education than students attending four-year colleges. But results from a new Cengage survey of 1,200 undergraduate students ages 18 to 44 (see graph below) show just how big the gap is between the two groups: 61% of four-year Read More »
DataPoints: Number of HSIs drops
For the first time in 20 years, the number of Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in the U.S. has decreased. It dropped by 10 institutions, from 569 in 2019-20 to 559 in 2020-21, according to analysis by Excelencia in Education. The decrease is due, in part, to enrollment declines, institutional closings and consolidation during the pandemic, the advocacy group said. HSIs Read More »
DataPoints: Enrollment by race/ethnicity
In fall 2020, more than half (52%) of both Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduates were enrolled in public two-year colleges, according to a College Board analysis of federal data. Between 35% and 44% of members from other racial/ethnic groups attended these colleges. Hispanic students also comprised more than one-quarter (28%) of students at public two-year colleges, Read More »
DataPoints: Where adults go for training
Nearly half (48%) of American workers between ages 24 and 64 have used community colleges at some point in their lives, according to a recent report from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University. Of those who did tap community colleges, about one-quarter (26%) did so as adults, well after graduating from high Read More »
DataPoints: Working while enrolled
Two out every three students at community colleges work while enrolled. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Where military personnel tend to go
Current and former military personnel are more likely to enroll at community colleges than in other higher education sectors. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Dual-enrollment increases
While overall enrollment in community colleges is decreasing, their enrollment of high school students is rising. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Enrollment Trend
Public two-year colleges have seen a 9.6 percent dip in enrollment since 2013. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Earning credentials
Community colleges awarded 1.2 million certificates and associate degrees in 2013-14. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Trending up
African-American enrollment and completions at community colleges have steadily increased since 1990. Read the full PDF.