College enrollment rates over time

Lines show the percentage of high school graduates who attend a two- or four-year college after graduation.

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This data is based on a sample of survey respondents so percentages may fluctuate from year to year due to random error.

Chart: Thomas WilburnSource: National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023 and 2024)