The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s fall 2024 Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report reveals that transfer enrollment, which comprises 13% of non-freshmen undergraduates, grew for the third straight year.
Research Reports
Research Center: Fall Postsecondary Enrollment Rebounds Above Pre-Covid Levels
The latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates report reveals total postsecondary enrollment surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
College Completion Rates on the Rise: A Positive Trend
According to the Yearly Progress and Completion report, college completion rates are on the rise. The new annual report found that 61.1% of students who began college in the fall of 2018 earned a credential within six years.
4 Scary Good Stats in Higher Education
For Halloween, the Clearinghouse takes a frightfully fun dive into higher education data from some of our most recent Research Center reports.
Poverty Gap Impacts College Success
The latest High School Benchmarks report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals notable disparities between students from low- and high-poverty high schools.
Using Insights to Support Older Learners
The increase in adult learners in higher education calls for data-driven approaches that cater to their unique needs. To effectively support adult learners, institutions can leverage the Clearinghouse’s Learner Insights solutions.
Tracking Student Persistence and Retention: A Decade of Progress
Our Research Center’s Persistence and Retention report series provides invaluable insights into the educational journeys of first-year postsecondary students. By examining factors like persistence and retention rates, higher education leaders can better understand student success and identify areas for improvement.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing & Supporting Student Achievement
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Clearinghouse recognizes Hispanic students’ essential contributions and achievements in higher education.
2024 High School Benchmarks Report: After Gap Year, More Students Enroll in College
The 2024 High School Benchmarks Report revealed enrollment within a year increased as much as 3.2 percentage points (pp) across nearly all high school characteristics—those defined by incomes, race/ethnicity, or locale.
Revival of College Majors: Exciting Trends this Fall Semester
Millions of students are attending college this fall. Through its reports, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center equips academic leaders with in-depth insights into the major fields students are pursuing.