
Stopping student stop-out: The latest data and how to address it
Amid the broader context of declining college enrollment, the increasing number of stop-out students is particularly concerning for institutions of all types.
The latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse suggests that a massive 39 million Americans have started college but not achieved a credential—a population of similar size to California or Canada. Worryingly, this number has grown by more than 5% since 2020.