College Enrollment Increases Again, Now Approaches Pre-Pandemic Level

Spring enrollment rises 3.2%, with community colleges leading the way

Every type of higher ed institution and most U.S. states saw headcount gains, new data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

College Enrollment Increases Again, Now Approaches Pre-Pandemic Level

College enrollment grew by 3.2% this spring compared to spring 2024 and now stands at 18.4 million students, just .9% less than the pre-pandemic level of spring, 2020.

Ithaca College administration shares updates on enrollment and FY26 budget

Ithaca College administrators shared updates on enrollment and the college’s finances going into the 2025-26 academic year at the State of the College meeting May 20. The meeting followed the May 15-17 Board of Trustees meeting, where the board approved a budget for fiscal year 2026. President La Jerne Cornish opened the meeting by congratulating the audience on a successful academic year and thanking everyone who participated in the 130th under…

Postsecondary Enrollment Continues to Grow, Most Notably at Community Colleges

College enrollment continues to rise with community colleges showing particular growth.

Current Term Enrollment Estimates | National Student Clearinghouse Research Center

Current Term Enrollment Estimates Spring 2025 May 22, 2025 Current Term Enrollment Estimates (CTEE) series is published every January and May, providing final enrollment estimates for the fall and spring terms. It provides national enrollment estimates by cr…