The report reflects student-level data submitted by 21 of British Columbia's (BC) public post-secondary institutions, including colleges, institutes and seven universities. It contains standardized data relating to student demographics, programs, credentials, courses, session registration and campuses for the institutions. Not included in this…

From 2005 to 2010, in an historic turnaround, the number of men enrolled in college increased faster than the number of women in the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) region, the West and the Northeast. The Midwest was the only region where enrollment by women increased faster than for men over this period. In the SREB region, men's…

Since New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) began publishing tables and charts exploring "Trends & Indicators" in New England higher education more than a half-century ago, few figures have grabbed as much attention as college "enrollment" data. These local, state, regional and national data go beyond simple…

The annual event dropout rate describes the proportion of students who leave school each year without completing a high school program. The event dropout rates for the school year 2009-2010 of 1.89% for grades 7 through 12th and 2.69% for grades 9 through 12th are consistent with the dropout rates for the past four years. The event completion rate…

The annual event dropout rate describes the proportion of students who leave school each year without completing a high school program. The event dropout rates for the school year 2008-2009 of 2.04% for grades 7 through 12th and 2.89% for grades 9 through 12th are consistent with the dropout rates for the past four years. The event completion rate…

The annual event dropout rate describes the proportion of students who leave school each year without completing a high school program. The event dropout rates for the school year 2006-2007 of 2.18% for grades 7 through 12th and 3.08% for grades 9 through 12th are consistent with the dropout rates for the past four years. The event completion rate…

The annual event dropout rate describes the proportion of students who leave school each year without completing a high school program. The event dropout rates for the school year 2007-2008 of 2.30% for grades 7 through 12th and 3.25% for grades 9 through 12th are consistent with the dropout rates for the past four years. The event completion rate…

This longitudinal study focuses on a new generation. Members of the high school class of 2002 were born in the years 1983 and 1984. In order to situate their lives in historical context, it is helpful to think back to some of the major events in the lives of these young Illinois citizens. This analysis of the cohort of 2002 provides leaders of…

Reports data showing declining male undergraduate enrollment and offers two possible explanations: that women are better prepared, psychologically and academically, for college, and/or that men are more opportunistic and are taking jobs that pay well without a college degree. Suggestions for reversing this trend include countering the…

Summarizes recent enrollment trends and degrees granted in home economics in the United States and Puerto Rico and compares the data for home economics with similar statistics for all disciplines in higher education. Includes trends in undergraduate programs, graduate programs, male participation, specialization, and organization of units. (CT)

The number of persons aged 25-64 enrolled in school has increased dramatically between 1978 and 1993, but it is not clear that these adult students are reacting to labor market incentives to a much greater extent than before. The data indicate that most of the increase in the number of older persons enrolled in school results from a rise in the…

The recent performance of black males versus black females in higher education is very poor. Black male enrollment trends are declining. Examines the black gender gap in degree attainments, the gender gap in advanced degrees earned by African Americans, reasons for this gender gap, and how the gender gap in black higher education affects U.S.…

This report provides statistical information about the participation of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering education and employment. Its primary purpose is to serve as an information source. It offers no endorsement of or recommendations about policies or programs. National Science Foundation reporting on…

State and local education officials in New Jersey tout the state's high school graduation rate as the highest in the nation. At the same time, independent research indicates that 40 percent of students in Newark drop out and only half of African-American students in urban districts graduate. Meanwhile, there is increasing concern in New Jersey…

Data are provided in this report on the changes that occurred in full-time student equivalent (FTSE) and headcount enrollments in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) by student age and sex between fall 1972 and fall 1982. First, figures illustrate FTSE and overall headcount by sex and age for MCCCD as a whole. Next, tables…