With over 600,000 fewer students enrolled in spring of 2021, higher education is continuing to see decreases in enrollment from the impact of COVID-19. Although the certifications and technical degrees that community colleges offer are in high demand, these facilities are feeling the hit the most with 9.5% or 476,000 fewer students than last year – that’s over 65% of all undergraduate enrollment decreases – as reported by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Undoubtedly, the rising cost for college tuition is high on the list for reasons why students aren’t planning on going on to postsecondary academia – yet, community colleges, the least expensive option, are seeing the largest decreases in enrollment.
