Students are most likely to drop out during their first year on campus; therefore, ensuring they receive thoughtful support early and often should be a top priority for all college leaders.
This is especially important for community colleges, where about 32% of first-time, full-time students leave school before their second year; the drop-out rate is even higher for part-time students at 55%. Intentional strategy around the first-year experience ensures more students stay enrolled, graduate, and reach their goals.
EAB surveyed more than 1,500 first-year community college students to learn more about their experiences and the challenges they encountered.
Read the insight brief to learn what your first-year students are experiencing, and how you can safeguard their progress at this pivotal stage.
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