The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), in partnership with Hobsons, today released a new report that finds institutions are embracing dual enrollment as a strategic enrollment initiative.
Dual enrollment has also increased significantly in popularity in the United States from approximately 1.16 to 2.04 million students from 2002 to 2011, or an increase of 75 percent. Policymakers and education leaders have adopted new policies to broaden college course access and establish common K-12 state standards. That growth is reflected in the survey: 78 percent of institutions reported offering dual enrollment options during the 2015-2016 academic year, and 86 percent accepted dual enrollment credit for transfer.
"Our findings add to the body of research, which demonstrates ongoing and growing support of dual enrollment as a means for expanding college access, improving student success, and reducing the cost of a postsecondary degree," said Wendy Kilgore, AACRAO director of research. "Our findings show that institutions view dual enrollment as a critical strategy to boost student success and support the institution’s enrollment goals."
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