How Will the Next Recession Impact U.S. College Enrollment, Persistence and Completions? – Yahoo Finance
Higher Ed Lessons Learned During the Great Recession May Provide Insights
HERNDON, Va., April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As the nation addresses the current economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus, National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data may help clarify how postsecondary pathways transpire during a recession and shed light for institutional and public policy makers to craft effective responses to respond to today’s uncertain times.
The findings presented in “National Postsecondary Enrollment Trends: Before, During, and After the Great Recession,” showcased patterns among traditional-age, first-time students enrolling in colleges and universities for fall 2006 through 2010. The report includes detailed trend summaries and related tables; color charts broken down by regions, institution types, years, and other important variables; and insights.
Furthermore, Completing College: A National View of Student Attainment Rates – Fall 2008 Cohort reveals that while a larger number of students enrolled during the peak of the recession, completion rates declined. The largest decrease in completions was among nontraditional age students.