The AACC government relations team held a webinar to discuss key issues prior to the National Legislative Summit. Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
DataPoints: Gainfully employed
Community colleges are the only sector of higher education not to have any programs fail the federal gainful employment test. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Prepared for the workforce
Technical career students most strongly feel that their education prepared them for their jobs. Read full PDF.
Planning for the Trump Administration and 115th Congress
The AACC government relations team held a webinar to discuss key issues and planning for the presidential transition and 115th Congress. Additional resources: Webinar PowerPoint Presentation 2017 and Community Colleges Joint Legislative Agenda for the 115th Congress
DataPoints: Cost of college
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 Read More »
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.