Students nationwide are shifting the way they tackle their higher education goals, with more opting for community college as a pathway, according to recently released survey data.

The high cost of student loans, fights over policy at four-year universities and a surge in young Americans seeking blue collar work are all driving up enrollment at community colleges.

Mar 13, 2026 · Amid mass layoffs and uncertainty of the impact of artificial intelligence, more Californians are headed back to the classroom and that has led to a surge in enrolloment at …

While traditional four-year institutions often dominate the higher-education conversation, community colleges now enroll more than a quarter of all students nationwide. And they’re on the...

Offering free tuition and books isn't enough to get thousands of adults to graduation at SUNY community colleges.

Since 2019, CPS has lost 10% of its student enrollment, yet staffing has ballooned by 20%, inflating costs without improving results.

There are a number of reasons why a college closes: financial difficulties, loss of accreditation (preventing the enrollment of new students), and a decline in enrollment overall.

Gadsden State said the rise in enrollment demonstrates the community college’s commitment to student success through innovative programs, as well as strategic recruitment and retention...

Many Texas community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year university are finding that not every class they take will count toward their degree, a problem that can lead to...

For students who begin at community college, this means more transparent degree maps and clearer guarantees that their credits will count toward a bachelor’s degree.