EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

After losing over 10% of two-year students during the pandemic, both due to declines in new students and to a national dip in retention, this enrollment recovery was a welcomed reprieve. By 2028, six million less working aged adults will be in the workforce, causing more competition for talent across all sectors, not just higher education.

Community College 105

Community College Community College Enrollment Retention 105

EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

While this is worth celebrating, it’s also important to look at short-term retention rates to understand who is leaving community colleges early on. Even though completion rates have improved, one-year retention rates have remained relatively flat for the past decade , with a 51.3% for students starting in fall 2020.

Community College 52

Community College Community College Retention Semester 52

BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The 1970-founded college educates some 8,505 students, with a 48% Hispanic enrollment, who can choose from 100 programs and more than 100 student organizations. TAMIU earned HSI designation in 2021. UTRGV's schools and colleges offer more than 125 undergraduate and graduate programs. Students pay an average annual net price of $9,563.

Concentration 52

Concentration Retention Tuition Out-of-State 52

BestColleges

MAY 10, 2023

Average Tuition In-state $3,728 Out-of-state $16,435 Retention Rate 78% Admission Rate 87% Students Enrolled 8,078 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 54% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online. The program covers various subjects, including chemistry, social development, and human resources.

Programs 52

Programs Retention Concentration Out-of-State 52

BestColleges

JULY 11, 2024

A BestColleges report on the challenges this demographic of students faces found that SEFC often feel like an invisible part of higher education. Still, students can apply for an Education and Training Voucher (ETV) to receive up to $5,000 per year. Financial aid is incredibly valuable for SEFC.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Scholarships Bachelor's Degree Tuition 52

BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Higher education programs stand to gain in the first draft of the 2023 federal budget, but increases don't go as far as many advocates hoped. The headline for higher education appropriations is the increase to the Pell Grant program, which benefits approximately 7 million low- and middle-income students each year.

Grants 52

Grants Minor Higher Education Retention 52