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More high school grads are going to college—and staying

New research delivers slim but welcome news for college leaders about students' enrollment habits. Here's what you need to know.

The new enrollment playbook: Why workforce alignment is winning students

Enrollment is flowing toward programs that offer clear economic value, forcing colleges to rethink their operating model.

What demographic cliff? Colleges post enrollment highs as affordability pays off

Institutions are welcoming record numbers of students and tying their enrollment wins to affordability and workforce alignment.

Sturdy success rates for overlooked students come down to coaching

One-one-one support for Black and adult learners navigating academics and finances led to higher re-enrollment and persistence, according to this five-year pilot.

Case for college remains strong among high school seniors

Higher ed remains the dominant postsecondary pathway, despite heightened concerns about debt and career uncertainty.

Do tuition resets work? Why new data shows you’re asking the wrong question

Reducing sticker price alone won't solve a college's challenges, but it can play a vital role in your institution's overall marketing and recruitment strategy.

Why outcomes now dominate the college search

Economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence and affordability have flipped recruitment on its head, a college consultant says.

How better communication helps UNC Greensboro beat the summer melt

This university revamped the enrollment experience by simplifying to-do lists while helping staff pinpoint where students were stalling.

La Salle’s surprisingly simple advice to spark an enrollment turnaround

President Daniel Allen's "hyper-focused" communication strategy is driving a liberal arts college's enrollment comeback. 

Students staying enrolled reaches highest levels in almost a decade

First-year students entering in fall 2024 persisted to their second academic year at promising levels. Some groups experienced notable increases.