The first contact with higher education for most college-bound students from disadvantaged backgrounds is the local community college. While community colleges enroll about the same number of new students as 4-year colleges, they enroll a much higher proportion from less advantaged backgrounds: There is huge scope for improving mobility outcomes through the development of the community college system.
The first contact with higher education for most college-bound students from disadvantaged backgrounds is the local community college. While community colleges enroll about the same number of new students as 4-year colleges, they enroll a much higher proportion from less advantaged backgrounds: There is huge scope for improving mobility outcomes through the development of the community college system.