US college completion rate holds steady above 61%: Here’s why dual enrolment makes a difference
The US college completion rate for fall 2019 entrants remains above 61%, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Full-time students and those earning college credit in high school, known as dual enrolment, were more likely to graduate within six years. Completion rates also varied by gender, age, and economic background, with women, younger students, and those from wealthier neighbourhoods performing better. The findings highlight ongoing trends in US higher education, as reported by the Higher Ed Dive.
The US college completion rate for fall 2019 entrants remains above 61%, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Full-time students and those earning college credit in high school, known as dual enrolment, were more likely to graduate within six years. Completion rates also varied by gender, age, and economic background, with women, younger students, and those from wealthier neighbourhoods performing better. The findings highlight ongoing trends in US higher education, as reported by the Higher Ed Dive.
