One report expects college enrollment to grow. Will the pandemic affect the trend? – Education Dive
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Dive Brief:
- College enrollment is projected to grow slightly over the next decade, according to an annual report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
- Between 2018 and 2029, undergraduate enrollment is expected to incease 2% to 17 million students. Graduate enrollment is projected to climb 3% to 3.1 million students over the same period.
- Although the report bodes well for overall enrollment, it doesn’t discuss how the pandemic could impact the trend.
Dive Insight:
Enrollment trends have varied by institution type. From 2000 to 2018, undergraduate enrollment at public institutions rose 24% to 13 million students, though it has decreased slightly since 2010, the report notes.
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