New Study Highlights College Completion Rates for Florida’s Dual Enrollment Students
September 27, 2017
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New Study Highlights College Completion Rates for Florida’s Dual Enrollment Students
~ 25 percent of dual enrollment courses are STEM ~
Tallahassee, Fla., September 27, 2017 – Today, the Community College Research Center (CCRC) released a report that ranks Florida’s high school dual enrollment students above the national average for college completion. By offering students the opportunity to earn college credit in high school, Florida school districts and colleges are working together to help make college more affordable.
“This is just another way that Florida students are leading the nation in public education, and I am proud to recognize the many hard-working students and educators who contributed to our state’s earning this recognition,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Dual enrollment helps students get a glimpse into the college experience while earning college or career credits at no cost during high school. This can save students and their families a significant amount of money, reducing a common barrier to higher education. I would encourage any students who are considering dual enrollment to work with their guidance counselors to determine whether dual enrollment is a good fit for them.”
“The CCRC report reflects the high quality dual enrollment programs across our state that serve as one of many options to allow students to accelerated college completion,” said Florida College System Chancellor Madeline Pumariega.
The report shows that in the fall of 2010, dual enrollment students accounted for 15 percent of all new students in Florida’s community colleges. Ninety-three percent of those dual enrollment students continued into college after high school, and Florida is above the national average in the percentage of former dual enrollment students who completed college credentials.
How Florida Measures Up
To view the full report, please click HERE.
|
Indicator |
Florida Average |
National Average |
|
Percentage of former dual enrollment students who first enrolled at a community college after high school |
52% |
47% |
|
Percentage of former dual enrollment students who first enrolled at a four-year college after high school |
41% |
41% |
|
Percentage of former dual enrollment students who first enrolled at a community college after high school and completed any college credential in five years |
64% |
46% |
|
Percentage of former dual enrollment students who first enrolled at a four-year college after high school and completed any college credential in five years |
75% |
64% |
Dual enrollment provides an opportunity for students while still in middle or high school to earn college credit that can count towards high school completion and towards an education workforce certificate or college degree. To qualify for dual enrollment, students must meet certain criteria. For more information about dual enrollment, please click here.
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