I. Trends in Number of High School Graduates
Percent Change in Public High School Graduates, , by College Board Region Source: The College Board
Change in Total High School Graduates, , by Region Source: The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : United States Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates, , by College Board Region Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Total Projected High School Graduates, , by College Board Region Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : New England Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : Middle States Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : South Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : Midwest Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : Southwest Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : West Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates, , by Region: Native American Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates, , by Region: Native American Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Public High School Graduates, by Region vs : Native American Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates, , by Region: Asian Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates, , by Region: Asian Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Public High School Graduates, by Region vs : Asian Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates, , by Region: Black Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates, , by Region: Black Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in High School Graduates by Region vs : Black Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates, , by Region: Hispanic Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates, , by Region: Hispanic Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Public High School Graduates, by Region vs : Hispanic Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Actual Public High School Graduates, , by Region: White Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Projected Public High School Graduates, , by Region: White Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Change in Public High School Graduates, by Region vs : White Students Source: WICHE/The College Board
Percent Change in Projected High School Graduates: Source: The College Board 6.1% and higher 3.1% to 6.0% 0% to 3% -3% to -.01% -3.1% and lower
Number of High School Graduates, : California Source: WICHE
Number of High School Graduates, : Florida Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of Public High School Graduates, : Massachusetts Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : New York Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : Ohio Source: WICHE/The College Board
Number of High School Graduates, : Texas Source: WICHE/The College Board
II. The Aging Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Percent Growth in U.S. Population, by Age Bracket
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Growth in U.S. Population Over Five-Year Intervals,
Source: U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Census Bureau The Impact of Traditional Students on Total College Enrollment
Source: U.S.Department of Education Student Enrollments, by Age Bracket
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Enrollment Profile, by Age Bracket
Undergraduate Enrollment by Attendance Status Source: U.S. Department of Education
Change in Part-Time Enrollment, Source: U.S. Department of Education 41.5% 40.4% 36.9%
Graduate and Professional Enrollment, by Attendance Status Source: U.S. Department of Education
Gender and Attendance Status
Source: U.S. Department of Education Full-Time Enrollment by Gender and Control
Source: U.S. Department of Education Part-Time Enrollment by Gender and Control
Source: U.S. Department of Education Male Enrollment by Status and Control
Source: U.S. Department of Education Female Enrollment by Status and Control
III. Growing Ethnic Diversity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Growth Rate of U.S. Population by Ethnic Group
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Growth in U.S. Population by Ethnic Group
Growth in Black Population to New England: +0.8% +46.0% +62.6% +15.1% +29.4% DC -7.0% Middle States: +3.7%South: +10.9%Midwest: +4.9%Southwest: +14.8%West: +10.7% DE +17.5% MD +10.4% +78.4% VT +59.3% +74.8% +57.4% LA -6.1% +19.3% +20.8% % % NH +57.9% +22.3% +16.4% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Growth in American Indian/Alaskan Native Population to New England: +10.8% +26.3% +28.4% +16.1% Middle States: +10.4%South: +19.5%Midwest: +9.0%Southwest: +8.9%West: +8.9% +25.4% CT % VT -1.9% +16.8% +40.9% +37.1% NH +16.0% +22.5% +23.3% HI % Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Growth in Asian/Pacific Islander Population to New England: +30.4% +45.6% +66.1% Middle States: +26.2% South: +42.0%Midwest: +28.9%Southwest: +38.2%West: +19.7% DE +47.7% +50.5% +59.7% NH +52.1% +41.0% +47.8% HI -0.1% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Growth in Hispanic Population to New England: +26.5% +73.0% +52.1% +63.6% +54.1% Middle States: +18.6%South: +48.9%Midwest: +31.5%Southwest: +28.4%West: +26.1% DE +50.6% MD +56.3% +67.3% +69.5% +57.6% +77.7% +74.0% +54.7% NH +60.7% +70.2% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Growth in White, Non-Hispanic Population to New England: -1.0% +13.7% HI +12.1% +13.3% -2.5% DC +18.7% Middle States: -1.9%South: +4.8%Midwest: +0.3%Southwest: +3.4%West: +3.7% DE +4.4% NJ -3.6% +3.4% +3.0% LA -4.6% +8.2% +8.5% +12.2% +14.0% NH +4.3% +2.5% +4.2% RI -3.5% +8.3% -2.7% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Source: U.S. Department of Education Concentration of Minorities Enrolled in Public Elementary/Secondary Schools, , and Selected Changes from % to 50% 21% to 35% 10% to 20% More than 50% Less than 10% +20.7% +10.2% +9.3 % +10.0% +11.2% +11.4% +10.1% +9.9% +10.0% +9.3% +9.7% DC -1.0% -0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau High School Graduation Rates by Ethnic Group
Source: U.S. Census Bureau College-Going Rates of High School Graduates Aged 18 to 24 by Ethnic Group,
Source: U.S. Department of Education Concentration of Minorities Enrolled in Higher Education, and Selected Changes from % to 30% 11% to 20% 0 to 10% 31% to 40% More than 40% +8.3% +7.5% +7.8% +7.4% +13.1% +9.1% +8.4% +7.2% -6.1% +7.2%
Growth in College Enrollment by Ethnic Group to Source: U.S. Department of Education
Racial-Ethnic Distribution in College Enrollment to Source: U.S. Department of Education
Minority Males as a Percent of Total College Enrollment, to Source: U.S. Department of Education
Minority Females as a Percent of Total College Enrollment, to Source: U.S. Department of Education
Ratio of Bachelor’s Degrees Earned to Enrollments to Source: U.S. Department of Education
IV. Profile of 2008 Seniors: Selected States
Profile of 2008 Public High School Seniors: California Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education
Profile of 2008 Public High School Seniors: Florida
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education Profile of 2008 Public High School Seniors: Massachusetts
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education Profile of 2008 Public High School Seniors: New York
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education Profile of 2008 Public High School Seniors: Ohio
Source: The College Board/U.S. Department of Education Profile of 2008 Public High School Seniors: Texas
V. Other Trends Affecting Higher Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Percent Change in Resident Population, by College Board Region
Source: U.S. Department of Education Percent of High School Graduates Enrolled in a Four-Year College Outside Their Home State Fall % to 49% 15% to 29% Less than 15% 50% or more DE +6% -8% -9% -5% -9% DC -6% NJ+6% +8% -5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau States with Largest Net Migration of Four-Year College Freshmen, Fall 2006
Source: CIRP Intended Majors Showing Increase Through
Source: CIRP Intended Majors Showing Largest Decreases Through
VI. Trends in College Costs and Financial Aid
Trends in Concern About Ability to Finance a College Education, to Source: CIRP
Percent For Whom Financing was a Major Concern to (Selected Years) Source: CIRP
Trends in Rate of Increase in Total Four-Year College Costs, to Source: U.S. Department of Education
Trends in Rate of Increase in Four-Year College Tuition & Fees, to Source: U.S. Department of Education
College Costs and Disposable Per Capita Income, to Source:The College Board
Year-to-Year Change in College Costs and Disposable Income, to Source:The College Board
Types of Financial Aid as a Percentage of Total, to Source:The College Board
Sources of Financial Aid as Percentage of Total, to Source:The College Board