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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

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It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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5 Graduate and Online Enrollment Trends to Watch in 2024

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Traditional undergraduate challenges remain National Student Clearinghouse 2023 fall enrollment data indicate that undergraduate enrollment grew for the first time in several years (+2.1%), but nearly all growth was driven by community colleges (+4.6%) offering dual enrollment courses. Accessed via Lightcast TM.

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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

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It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

EAB

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. Spotlight: Holyoke Community College. Spotlight: Dallas College.

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Massachusetts Budget Includes Free Community College, Free Nursing School

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These initiatives are slated to take effect in the fall 2024 semester. Lawmakers passed a budget that includes $50 million for free college programs. Massachusetts residents will soon be able to pursue a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at a local community college.

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

EAB

Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?

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UMass to Offer Scholarships to Top Community College Students

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Students in the top 10% of their community college class in Massachusetts will soon be eligible for a minimum of $5,000 annually to finish their degree at a UMass campus. The program includes guaranteed admission to UMass for top community college students in the state.