Declining enrollment trends affirmed by NCES, debated by policy community

Written By Anthony Bieda

Citing “havoc” wrecked on college enrollment levels due to the Covid 19 pandemic, new research released by NCES confirms: 1. College and university enrollment nationwide fell by more than 3 percent, across all segments of post-secondary education. 2. Higher education institutions also had 151,627 fewer employees in fall 2020. 3. However, two-year for-profit colleges gained 22,069 more students, an 11 percent increase compared to the previous year. 4. For-profit institutions enrolled high percentages of Black and Latinx students -- 24.7 percent and 18 percent respectively. 5. Retention rates continue to drop at all institutions, particularly among part-time students. 6. Enrollment exclusively in on-line instruction rose to 44% in 2020, compared to just 17% the prior year. At least one NCES data analyst said the on-line enrollment trend was accelerated by the pandemic, but that much of the momentum pre-dates March 2020.

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https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/09/15/new-federal-data-confirm-enrollment-declines

Anthony Bieda

Quality assurance and compliance expert that delivers new or renewal of access to recurring funding sources through effective guidance on accreditation, participation and eligibility for public and private sources. More than 40 years in public policy, compliance, communications and government relations.

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