The Persistence and Retention report series examines first-year persistence and retention rates for first-time college students. This annual report helps institutions understand trends and disparities in this important early success indicator.
Research Reports
Undergraduate Credential Earners Increased By 1.1% to 3.7 Million Graduates
In the 2020-21 academic year, the total number of undergraduate credential earners increased by 1.1% or 39,000 to 3.7 million graduates, based on the Undergraduate Degree Earners Report, Academic Year 2020-21.
Despite Challenges, Positive Trends Emerge for Higher Education
In recognition of National Higher Education Day, June 6th, the National Student Clearinghouse is proud to honor the staff, faculty, and students who show their commitment to learning every day.
Stem the Tide of Stop-Outs
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 944,000 students aged 18 to 64 with some college, no credential re-enrolled during the 2020-21 academic year.
5 New Realities for Colleges and Universities
Take a look at the future of higher education and five new realities that the education industry should be bracing for now.
Undergraduate Enrollment Falls 662,000 Students in Spring 2022 and 1.4 Million During the Pandemic
Undergraduate enrollment declined by more than 662,000 students or 4.7% from spring 2021, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Panelists Discuss 39 Million Americans with Some College, No Credential
More than 39 million Americans have some college, but no credential, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Education leaders provided insight during a webinar on students re-enrolling and finishing their degree.
Clearinghouse CEO Rick Torres Speaks to Forbes About Higher Education’s Workforce Wake-Up Call
Clearinghouse President and CEO Rick Torres discusses the ways the Clearinghouse is helping students and institutions capture and share all of a learner’s experiences and education.
Transfer Enrollment Drops 6.9% Over Last Year; 16% Decline Since 2020
The COVID-19: Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Academic Year 2022 Report reflects the pandemic’s full-blown impact on postsecondary students.
Upcoming Research: Transfer Report, May 3; and Some College, No Credential Report, May 10
Watch for the upcoming COVID-19 Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Report, which will be released on Tuesday, May 3, and the Some College, No Credential report will be shared on Tuesday, May 10.