The Completing College 2023 report, from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, found that the six-year completion rate for the fall 2017 cohort was 62.2 percent, essentially unchanged since 2015.
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Transfers from Community Colleges to Four-Year Colleges Drop Nearly 8% from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022
Transfer enrollment from two-year colleges to four-year institutions, called upward transfer, fell nearly 8% in fall 2022 compared to the previous year, while reverse and lateral transfer began to rise, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
National College Completion Progress Rate Stalls
Progress in the national college completion rate stalls, according to the latest Completing College report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The latest completion rate of 62.3% is essentially unchanged from last year’s rate of 62.2%. This follows a 1.2 percentage point improvement over the year earlier.
On Average, Students Not on Track to Complete College in 5 Years
Postsecondary Data Partnership Insights Reports shows that the average full-time student does not attempt enough credits to complete a bachelor’s degree or earn enough credits to complete a bachelor’s degree within five years.
Research Center’s 2020 Reports Reveal College Enrollment Trends
During December, the Research Center delivered four very important reports to benefit colleges, universities, high schools, and policy leaders about fall 2020 enrollment trends throughout the nation.
National Six-Year College Completion Rate Plateaus to 60.1%, According to New Research
The national six-year completion rate appears to have reached a plateau, showing the smallest increase of the last five years, a 0.3 percentage point growth to 60.1 percent, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
More Than 50 Percent of Students Beginning College Part Time in 2013 Left College Without Earning a Credential Six Years Later, According to New Research Report
More than 50 percent of part-time students in the fall 2013 cohort left college without earning a credential, according to our new research report.
How Will the Next Recession Impact U.S. College Enrollment, Persistence and Completions?
Discover how the Research Center’s data may help clarify how postsecondary pathways transpire during a recession.
Overall College Completion Rate Rises in 43 States; Top-to-Bottom Gap Narrows
Completing College State Report shows a rise or stable overall college completion rate in 46 states and a narrowing of the top-to-bottom state completion rates.
Spotlight on Latinx Higher Education Trends
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud of the role that the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center plays in advancing Latinx higher education through the insights on postsecondary access and success its national reports provide to education leaders and policymakers.
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.
National Six-Year Completion Rate Reaches 62.2%
Students who started college six years ago have been completing degrees and certificates at higher rates than in recent years. This is the third consecutive year where national completion rates were higher than 60%.
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Latinx Success at the National Student Clearinghouse
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, each year, the Clearinghouse honors the achievements and contributions of Hispanic-American champions and our employees who provide Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) with services, data, and insights that lead to positive action and change within the Latinx community.
February Schedule of Live Webinars
Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in February 2024.
November Schedule of Live Webinars
Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in November 2023.
How George Mason University Is Changing Students’ Lives Through Reverse Transfer
In May 2023, George Mason University awarded associate degrees to its first cohort of students as part of the university’s reverse transfer program.
StudentTracker Empowers High Schools to Assess the Postsecondary Pathways of Their Graduates
In an interview with StudentTracker for High Schools product manager, Michele Gralak, we explore how high schools and districts use StudentTracker to enhance performance.
2022-2023 Academic Year Recap
Dr. Doug Shapiro, Executive Director of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, recaps some of the major trends the Research Center reported during this past academic year.
Clearinghouse Chief Data Officer Discusses Data with The Higher Edge Podcast
Discover what Roberta Hyland, the Clearinghouse’s chief data officer, says about using data to drive meaningful, impactful change for colleges and universities across the country.
Using Data to Empower Lifelong Learning
The National Student Clearinghouse research services provide actionable insights that help inform the decision-making of schools, foundations, and the government.
5 Questions to Ask for Reverse Transfer Success
With nearly 400 institutions nationwide participating in the Reverse Transfer service, the Clearinghouse is committed to helping all students receive the degree they have earned.
Helping 36 Million Former Students Complete Their Education in New Ways
It is not uncommon for college students to start and then stop somewhere along the way to receiving a degree. Opportunities exist for schools to reach out to the “Some College, No Degree” population to bring them back and help them complete their degrees.
McNair Foundation and StudentTracker Help Rural, Low-Income Students Succeed
Discover how StudentTracker helped The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation benefit rural and low-income high school students in North Carolina be ready for college and beyond.
New Enhancements to the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP)
The National Student Clearinghouse is excited to announce the much-anticipated release of new enhancements to the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) initiative.