Posts published on July 13, 2010

More Students Attend Two Year Colleges And Less At Four Year Colleges

Fewer low- and moderate-income high school graduates are attendingĀ  4 yearvcolleges in America, and fewer are graduating. Enrollment in four-year colleges was 40% in 2004 for low-income students, down from 54% in 1992, and 53% in 2004 for moderate-income students, down from 59% over the same period, according to a report by the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. College expenses and financial aid have become increasingly larger considerations for parents and students, driving more qualified students away from enrolling in four-year colleges. Moreover, completion rates are lower at 2 year colleges, so overall college completion could decline in the future.