Although public perception of higher ed’s value dimmed during the pandemic, it’s unclear if shifting views will affect enrollment. More than half of 200 polled high school seniors (59%) said the health crisis didn’t affect how likely they are to enroll in college, while 23% said it made them more likely and 18% said it made them less likely, the survey found.
Colleges are hoping enrollment will rebound in the upcoming academic year. Year-over-year undergraduate enrollment slid 3.6% in the fall and 3.5% in the spring, with the community college sector seeing the heaviest losses across both terms, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
