US Undergraduate Enrollment Growth Slows, Master's Programs Decline

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Published: 2026-10-29
Category: education
Source: Higher Ed Dive
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Preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center indicates a significant slowdown in undergraduate enrollment growth this fall, rising only 0.6% compared to 2.4% last year. Master's programs saw a 3.7% decline. These trends impact higher education institutions' enrollment and financial stability nationwide.

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