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How Do Online Student Expectations Diverge and Converge Across Generations?

Ruffaloni

Consistencies Two of the most important consistencies across the three generations are: Decision Making Priorities : Online students of all generations prefer to enroll close to home but will opt for a more distant program if they can’t find a program that meets their needs nearby.

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College Enrollment Continues to Rebound, but Slowly

BestColleges

A new report shows that undergraduate enrollment rose 2.5% Overall, enrollment numbers still fall far below pre-pandemic totals. Finally some good news for an industry desperate for it: Higher education enrollment is up. This upward trajectory marks the second consecutive semester of enrollment growth following last fall's 1.2%

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Improve the precision of student enrollment forecasting

EAB

Blogs Improve the precision of student enrollment forecasting January 31, 2023 Jeff Pidcock Director of Budgeting and Business Transformation, Miami University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Resources Hanover Research (May 2011). Carollo, T.,

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. Increased competition Community college enrollment is facing several new external threats outside of the traditional competition from other colleges.

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California State University Enrollment Declines Continue After Pandemic Emergency

BestColleges

California State University reported an enrollment decline of 6.5% Only four of the 23 campuses in the CSU system recorded enrollment growth from 2019-2022. However, there was positive growth in the enrollment of historically excluded groups, with increases in Latino/a and Black student enrollments on multiple campuses.

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Shifting Demographics in Higher Education: A Decade of Change

College Transitions

Let’s explore key insights revealed by recent IPEDS data on undergraduate enrollment from ​​2011 to 2022. Understanding these trends is crucial for navigating the evolving world of college admissions and campus diversity. Racial and Ethnic Diversity on […]

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Looming Enrollment Cliff Poses Serious Threat to Colleges

BestColleges

College officials call this demographic phenomenon the "enrollment cliff." Enrollments have been dropping for a decade and cratered during the COVID-19 pandemic. To make matters even worse, a dangerous precipice looms on the near horizon, a demographic phenomenon known as the enrollment cliff. What Is the Enrollment Cliff?