Joint Enrollment Report, 2011

The Iowa Department of Education collects information on joint enrollment in Iowa’s 15 community colleges. Jointly enrolled students are high school students enrolled in community college credit coursework. Most jointly enrolled students enroll through Senior Year Plus programs such as PSEO (Postsecondary Enrollment Options) and concurrent enrollment. Others enroll independently by paying tuition or enrolling in courses delivered through contractual agreements that do not meet the definition of concurrent enrollment. For more information about Senior Year Plus programs, please refer to the department’s website. This report consists of fiscal year and trend data on joint enrollment including headcount enrollment, credit hours, student demographics, and enrollment by program type and offering arrangement. All data included in this report is taken from the Community College Management Information System (MIS) and confirmed by each college, unless otherwise noted.

Iowa Community Colleges Student Enrollment Report, December 2000

Fall enrollment grew 1.2 percent to a record high of 88,104 unduplicated students in fiscal year 2009 (Table 1). College enrollment has grown for 11 consecutive years since enrollment slipped in fiscal year 1997. In the 44‐year history of the modern community college system, enrollment has only fallen four times (Figure 1). Enrollment growth was slightly slower than prior years. In 2006, enrollment grew over three percent, while enrollment grew 2.5 percent last year. Nevertheless, enrollment growth is outpacing the projected nationwide growth in community colleges (Hussar and Bailey, 2008: Table 16). For the second consecutive year, part‐time enrollment exceeded full‐time enrollment. Slightly over half, 50.9 percent, of students are enrolled in less than 12 credit hours. Last year, part‐time enrollment exceeded full‐time enrollment for the first time. The shift represents growing enrollment by working students and joint enrollment— high school students who enroll in community colleges.. Nationally, part‐time enrollment at public two‐year colleges has exceeded full‐time enrollment for more than 15 years. In 2006, part‐time students exceeded full‐time students by 60 percent (Hussar and Bailey, 2008: Table 16). Iowa’s enrollment growth has traditionally been consistent. Enrollment decreased four times—1976, 1983, 1984, and 1997—during the entire 44‐year history. Fulltime enrollment decreased nine times over the same period while part time enrollment only fell twice. The remainder of this report will break down credit enrollment by credit hours, student demographics, the programs in which students are enrolled, how the programs break down demographically, and joint enrollment.

Joint Enrollment 2012

This report summarizes joint enrollment in Iowa's community colleges. Jointly enrolled students are high school students enrolled in community college credit coursework. This report contains fiscal year data for the state's 15 community colleges reported through the Community College Management Information System (MIS) and confirmed by each college.

Joint Enrollment 2012

This report summarizes joint enrollment in Iowa's community colleges. Jointly enrolled students are high school students enrolled in community college credit coursework. This report contains fiscal year data for the state's 15 community colleges reported through the Community College Management Information System (MIS) and confirmed by each college.

Joint Enrollment 2008

This report summarizes joint enrollment in Iowa's community colleges. Jointly enrolled students are high school students enrolled in community college credit coursework. This report contains fiscal year data for the state's 15 community colleges reported through the Community College Management Information System (MIS) and confirmed by each college.

Joint Enrollment Report, 2009

The Iowa Department of Education collects information on joint enrollment in Iowa’s 15 community colleges. Jointly enrolled students are high school students enrolled in community college credit coursework. Most jointly enrolled students enroll through Senior Year Plus programs such as PSEO (Postsecondary Enrollment Options) and concurrent enrollment. Others enroll independently by paying tuition or enrolling in courses delivered through contractual agreements that do not meet the definition of concurrent enrollment. For more information about Senior Year Plus programs, please refer to the department’s website. This report consists of fiscal year and trend data on joint enrollment including headcount enrollment, credit hours, student demographics, and enrollment by program type and offering arrangement. All data included in this report is taken from the Community College Management Information System (MIS) and confirmed by each college, unless otherwise noted.

Joint Enrollment 2010

This report summarizes joint enrollment in Iowa's community colleges. Jointly enrolled students are high school students enrolled in community college credit coursework. This report contains fiscal year data for the state's 15 community colleges reported through the Community College Management Information System (MIS) and confirmed by each college.

Joint Enrollment 2013

This report summarizes joint enrollment in Iowa's community colleges. Jointly enrolled students are high school students enrolled in community college credit coursework. This report contains fiscal year data for the state's 15 community colleges reported through the Community College Management Information System (MIS) and confirmed by each college.

Joint Enrollment 2014

This report summarizes joint enrollment in Iowa's community colleges. Jointly enrolled students are high school students enrolled in community college credit coursework. This report contains fiscal year data for the state's 15 community colleges reported through the Community College Management Information System (MIS) and confirmed by each college.