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Did you know WalletHub ranked Irvine Valley College #1 and Saddleback College #5 in California in their latest report that compared 650 community colleges in the country using factors such as cost and quality? That's right, SOCCCD colleges are ranked in the top percentile of best community colleges in America! This story is buzzing across news waves, but check out a recent feature on KTLA. #Best #CommunityCollege #Value #StudentsFirst CC: Julianna Asperin Barnes Tim Jemal Carolyn Inmon Terri Whitt

NCC is excited to announce our participation in the Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee! This partnership with 18 private colleges and universities in Iowa, including Northwestern College, Buena Vista University, Drake University, and more, provides our students with: ✔️ Guaranteed Admission to participating institutions ✔️ Clear Transfer Pathways for seamless credit articulation ✔️ Additional Support Services like transfer advising and scholarships This agreement reflects NCC’s ongoing commitment to making higher education accessible and helping our students succeed in their educational and career goals. We’re proud to collaborate with Iowa’s exceptional private colleges to create these opportunities for our students. Learn more about NCC’s transfer agreement: https://lnkd.in/g-k-JWwX #HigherEducation #TransferSuccess #NCCProud #IowaEducation

Franklin University is pleased to announce its expanded articulation partnership with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. This collaboration provides Penn Highlands students and alumni access to Franklin’s Pathway Portal—a tool designed to simplify the transfer process and maximize tuition dollars. Eligible students can transition from an associate degree to one of Franklin’s 28 bachelor’s programs at a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour, providing an affordable path to achieving their educational goals. Sabrina Lane, Transfer Services specialist at Penn Highlands, shared, “With the Pathway Portal, students can take an economical path to a Franklin bachelor’s degree, making the most of their credits.” Penn Highlands joins Franklin’s growing network of over 30 partner colleges dedicated to accessible, quality education for working adults. Learn more about how the Pathway Portal can help you save on tuition and make your credits count: https://bit.ly/3Z7BwKa. #FranklinUniversity #TransferSuccess #PathwayPortal #MyPathwaytoFranklin #PennHighlands #TranferFriendly #TransferCredits

Interesting update on Bachelor's Degrees from Community Colleges:

Montana State University has hit a major milestone, becoming the first university in the state to enroll over 17,000 students! We’re also thrilled to announce a new record here at our college of 2,306 Jabs students. We’re committed to providing these future leaders with an outstanding business education. Check out these exciting stats: 🔹 Montana students make up 49% of the total student body, with 8,369 residents enrolled — the largest number of Montana students attending any college or university in the state! 🔹15,586 students are taking 15 or more credits, reflecting a strong commitment to degree progress, all while benefiting from full-time status at the cost of 12 credits. 🔹MSU's student retention rate has climbed to a modern record of 78.4% this fall, showing that more students are continuing their educational journeys. 🔹MSU’s four-year graduation rate reached a record 40.8%, the five-year rate stands at 54.9%, and the six-year rate, tracked federally, remains steady at 57%. Our college is proud to say our business students are averaging just 4.17 years to complete their degrees! We are looking forward to another year of success and continued excellence at MSU and in Jabs!

🔍 Key insights on college completion for commencement season from my Complete College America colleague Charles Ansell and Michelle Dimino from ThirdWay. - Far too many students who start college don't graduate (~40%!!!), underscoring the need to focus on completion efforts. - By 2031, 72% of the U.S. population will need a postsecondary credential, yet only 54% currently hold one. - Enrollments in bachelor’s degrees and community colleges haven’t fully rebounded post-pandemic. - States and systems that are prioritizing proven student success reforms are seeing substantial gains in completion. - FAFSA completion is crucial for boosting enrollment and completion. #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #CollegeCompletion #CollegeCompletionDay

Twenty-nine percent of high-school seniors submitted the Fafsa as of March 1, compared with 45% at that time last year, according to the National College Attainment Network, an advocate of increased college enrollment. The decline was even steeper among students from low-income high schools.

The top private high schools in the United States have long been recognized as the through train to Ivy League colleges, and there is a long and close relationship between them and top universities. Some top U.S. high schools have been established with the express purpose of preparing young students for admission to Ivy League schools. Of the 179 schools on this list, 51% offer boarding and 49% are day schools only, with an average of 20% boarding students at day schools that offer partial boarding. the average boarding school tuition is $61,000 (roughly Rs. 430,000) for the 2022/2023 school year. The average annual tuition for boarding schools in the U.S. is 70,000 U.S. dollars (about 500,000 yuan). The list shows that among the top 10 boarding high schools, the U.S. occupies seven seats, with two schools new to the top 10, Hotchkiss High School and Kate High School.

Salem Academy has been named #41 in the Top 100 High Schools in Massachusetts by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. Schools were ranked based on six key indicators: college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. Go ‘Gators 💚 🐊 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er5HegJQ #EdThatAddsUp #SalemAcademyCharterSchool #REACHforCollege #Top100HighSchoolInMA #NorthShoreMA #SalemMA #USNewsandWorldReport

Tuition Resets: Private colleges like Bethel University, Wartburg College, and Concordia University Texas have significantly reduced tuition (up to 62%) to attract students amid declining enrollment. Boost in Enrollment: Bethel reported a 40% increase in visits and doubled attendance at recruiting events, while Millikin University saw a 12% rise in enrollment and a 47% increase in transfer students after tuition cuts. Challenges: While tuition resets can temporarily boost numbers, the strategy may fail long-term. Mills College, for example, closed three years after a reset. Widening Divide: Elite institutions maintain high costs near $100,000/year, leveraging brand value, while smaller schools face growing scrutiny over affordability. Long-Term Viability: Colleges like Millikin aim to balance accessibility and sustainability by retaining students and engaging local communities. #HigherEducation #TuitionCuts #EnrollmentCrisis #PrivateColleges