| 2-year colleges | 4-year colleges | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-1981 | 1274 | 1957 |
| 1990-1991 | 1418 | 2141 |
| 1999-2000 | 1721 | 2363 |
| 2009-2010 | 1721 | 2774 |
Number of Colleges
Sources:
nces.ed.gov
Share:
| 2-year colleges | 4-year colleges | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-1981 | 1274 | 1957 |
| 1990-1991 | 1418 | 2141 |
| 1999-2000 | 1721 | 2363 |
| 2009-2010 | 1721 | 2774 |
While the number of 4-year colleges in the U.S. continues to grow, the number of 2-year colleges has remained stagnant over the last decade.