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Revival of College Majors: Exciting Trends as Fall Semester Approaches

Millions of students are gearing up to attend college this fall. Through its reports, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center equips academic leaders with in-depth insights into the major fields students are pursuing.

Postsecondary Enrollment Experiences Significant Gains in Spring 2024

The latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates report reveals undergraduate enrollment growing 2.5% (+359,000) and graduate enrollment growing 3.0% (+88,000).

Recognizing the Higher Education Accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month—an opportunity for those in the education community to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s diverse students.

Recognizing the Tremendous Strides Women Have Made in Higher Education

During Women’s History Month, the National Student Clearinghouse celebrates women’s accomplishments and advancements in higher education.

Current Term Enrollment Estimates Report Shows Slight Gains for Higher Education

Undergraduate enrollment grew 1.2% and graduate enrollment grew 0.6%, according to the fall 2023 Current Term Enrollment Estimates report.

The Pandemic and Economy Take a Toll on Enrollments

Will 2023 college enrollments stabilize or slide? The Fall 2022 Current Term Enrollment Estimates report sheds some light.

New Research: Fall Undergraduate Enrollment Showed Signs of Stabilizing in 2022

According to new research, Fall undergraduate enrollment showed signs of stabilizing in 2022, contracting only by 0.6% or about 94,000 students, compared to fall 2021.

Fall Undergraduate Enrollment Declines at a Slower Pace but Nearing Pre-Pandemic Rates

Undergraduate enrollment continued to decline by 1.1% in fall 2022 compared to 2021, but the decline has slowed to pre-pandemic rates, according to the latest research by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

Save Your Institution Time, Money & Resources

The Clearinghouse staff works diligently with institutions to support students as they prepare for their futures. To help, the Clearinghouse offers a suite of products — available at no cost — to assist institutions and students while alleviating the backend transcript fulfillment responsibilities for school registrars.

Higher Ed Trends During the Pandemic: What’s New and What’s Next

Doug Shapiro, Executive Director of the Research Center, describes how the pandemic impacted higher education and what’s to come as the 2022-2023 school year gets underway.