Community college tuition and fees remain the lowest of all sectors in higher education. Read the full PDF.
Trends in Community College Enrollment and Completion Data 2016
This is the third of a series of American Association of Community Colleges reports on national trends in community college enrollments. It finds that nationally community college enrollments continue to decrease. The report also examines graduation rates published by the U.S. Department of Education (based on institutional level reporting), as well as the National Student […]
DataPoints: Minority students in STEM
Diverse pathways in STEM programs for minority students are necessary to increase degree completion. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: On-campus housing
About 28 percent of community colleges provided on-campus housing in 2015. Read full PDF.
DataPoints: Degree Completion
More than one in four students attend two or more institutions to complete their associate degree. 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: Completing remedial courses
Nearly half of students enrolled in remedial courses at public two-year institutions complete all the remedial courses they attempt. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Emergency aid programs
Two out of three higher education institutions provide emergency loans to students. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Lack of diversity
White males continue to comprise the cast majority of registered apprenticeships in the U.S. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Less Borrowing
Far fewer community college students borrow to pay for college than students at other degree-granting institutions. Read the full PDF.