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Vast Majority of U.S. States See More Students Who Had Stopped Out of College Now Re-Enrolling
The number of students leaving college without earning a credential — or “stopping out” — has declined for the second year in a row, reports the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Postsecondary Spring Enrollment Continues Progress Toward Pre-Pandemic Highs
The number of students enrolled in undergraduate programs continues to climb toward pre-pandemic highs, while enrollment in graduate programs has surpassed its spring 2020 level, according to a new report on spring enrollment from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
New DiplomaVerify Enhancement Lets Small Businesses Verify New Hires’ High School Credentials Immediately
Small and medium-sized businesses now have easier access to immediate verifications of high school diplomas for job candidates under a new DiplomaVerify enhancement that enables online verifications to be performed without requiring a contracting process to first be completed, the National Student Clearinghouse announced today.
Number of Learners Earning Certificates Reaches a New 10-Year High for the Third Consecutive Year
The last school year experienced a record-breaking growth in the number of undergraduate certificate completers, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
College Transfer Enrollment Grew for Third Straight Year
College transfer enrollment—that is, the number of students transferring into a new institution—grew by 4.4% (+50,600) in the fall of 2024, according to the new “Transfer Enrollment and Pathways” report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
National Student Clearinghouse Announces Daniel Hae-Dong Lee as President and Chief Executive Officer
The National Student Clearinghouse today announced that Dr. Daniel Hae-Dong Lee has been named the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Lee starts in the role on February 3, 2025.
Fall Postsecondary Enrollment Grows 4.5%, Rebounds Above Pre-Covid Levels
This past fall, total postsecondary enrollment rebounded above pre-Covid levels, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Freshman enrollment grew 5.5 percent this fall (130,000), particularly at community colleges, which added 63,000 freshmen (+7.1%).
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