Programming for First-Gen Students of All Degree Paths

Programming for First-Gen Students of All Degree Paths

Boston University’s Newbury Center provides resources and support for students of all levels who are the first in their family to pursue postsecondary education. First-generation students make up about one-third of college applicants, according to 2024 data from the Common App, but only 24 percent of first-generation college students graduate with a bachelor’s degree, compared to 59 percent of students from continuing-generation families.