Report The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California By Hans Johnson, Cesar Alesi Perez Jun 17, 2024 College enrollment and completion have long trended upward in California, but enrollment declined during the pandemic. What might the state’s colleges and universities expect in the future? While California’s population is expected to grow very slowly, rising rates of college readiness among high school graduates will drive increases in enrollment over the next decade.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California By Hans Johnson, Cesar Alesi Perez, Mary Severance Jun 17, 2024 Higher education has long been a driver of economic mobility and well-being in California. While college enrollment and completion have long trended upward, the state population fell and higher education enrollment declined during the pandemic. How will California’s colleges and universities fare over the next two decades?
blog post New FAFSA Form May Trigger Drop in College Enrollment By Selina Gomez, Kevin Cook Jun 3, 2024 Amid problems with the implementation of a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), far fewer California high school graduates have completed this key step to obtaining aid. This could affect college access and affordability in the coming year, especially among low-income students and students of color.
