There were approximately 18.58 million college students in the U.S. in 2022, with around 13.49 million enrolled in public colleges and a further 5.09 million students enrolled in private colleges. The figures are projected to remain relatively constant over the next few years.

What is the most expensive college in the U.S.? The overall number of higher education institutions in the U.S. totals around 4,000, and California is the state with the most. One important factor that students – and their parents – must consider before choosing a college is cost. With annual expenses totaling almost 78,000 U.S. dollars, Harvey Mudd College in California was the most expensive college for the 2021-2022 academic year. There are three major costs of college: tuition, room, and board. The difference in on-campus and off-campus accommodation costs is often negligible, but they can change greatly depending on the college town.

The differences between public and private colleges Public colleges, also called state colleges, are mostly funded by state governments. Private colleges, on the other hand, are not funded by the government but by private donors and endowments. Typically, private institutions are  much more expensive. Public colleges tend to offer different tuition fees for students based on whether they live in-state or out-of-state, while private colleges have the same tuition cost for every student.

According to latest figures, around ***** million undergraduate students were enrolled in degree programs at public colleges and universities in China in 2024. In 2023, around ***** million students were studying in bachelor's degree programs, while ***** million were enrolled in more practically oriented short-cycle degree programs. The number of graduates from these programs reached around ***** million in 2023. On a postgraduate level, there were almost *** million master's and doctor's degree students studying at public institutions in China in 2023. Development of enrollment figures Since the beginning of the reform era in 1979, the number of students enrolled at institutions of tertiary education in China has increased tremendously. While the gross enrollment rate in tertiary education ranged at only *** percent in 1990, it reached ** percent of related age groups in 2023. This is the result of a thorough governmental plan aimed at increasing the number of specialists China needed for its economic development. The quality of university education in China also increased a lot throughout these years. Nowadays, two Chinese institutions, Tsinghua University and Peking University, regularly reach the highest positions in international university rankings, while a broad group of institutions are continuously improving into the midfield of international universities. However, competition for admission to the elite universities is fierce and the quality of many lower level colleges is not comparable to higher international standards. Types of tertiary education in China China generally differentiates between universities, providing four-year bachelor, master and doctorate programs, and higher vocational colleges, providing more practically oriented three-year, short-cycle degree programs. In addition, it is possible to obtain degrees at public institutes for adult education and from online and self-learning courses provided by public institutions. The number of students enrolled in degree programs at all different levels of public tertiary education in China reached more than **** million in 2023. In addition to public institutions, there is also a growing number of students enrolled at private colleges and universities. However, these private institutions are generally not as esteemed and work on a lower level than their public counterparts.

As of the academic year 2024/25, the Ambrose Alli University in Nigeria had the highest number of registered students in terms of full-time equivalents worldwide, reaching 536,277. The Tribhuvan University in Nepal and the Payame Noor University in Iran, which followed on the places behind, had approximately 484,000 and 458,000 registered students, respectively. A high number of the universities with the highest number of students in the world are located in Egypt.

This dataset provides the number of students enrolled in private colleges and universities in Qatar, categorized by educational institution, nationality, and gender. The data includes institutions such as Education City Universities, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and Lusail University. It allows for the analysis of student enrollment trends across different institutions, nationalities (Qatari and Non-Qatari), and genders. This dataset is useful for understanding the distribution of students in Qatar's higher education institutions, as well as the participation of male and female students within these institutions.

Total number of students in colleges and universities in Taiwan

In 2024, there were approximately **** million students enrolled at Japanese universities, up from about **** million students in 2015. Of the total, nearly ** percent were female students in 2024. The 6-3-3-4 education System  Japan’s education system is often specified to have a 6-3-3-4 system, referring to the norm of six years in elementary school, three years in middle and high school respectively, and four years in university. Even though mandatory education ends after middle school, the majority of students follow this path before entering employment. While ************** is the most popular major among undergraduates, most students coming back to university for a master's degree matriculate into *********** courses. It is more common in Japan to find employment straight after graduation from undergraduate programs. Accordingly, the number of students who visit graduate courses is significantly lower than those who visit undergraduate courses. Entrance examinations and preparation Every year, Japanese universities hold entrance exams to select new students for the following academic year from many applicants. The entrance exams are notably difficult, forcing students in their last year of high school to cram and visit supplementary tutoring schools to prepare. The number of students visiting tutorial schools, and subsequently the sales value of these schools, continued to grow in the past years. Due to the declining birthrate, however, the overall number of students is expected to ultimately decrease, presenting financial challenges for the education business in Japan.

India Number of Students: Colleges data was reported at 26,552,301.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 26,388,693.000 Person for 2016. India Number of Students: Colleges data is updated yearly, averaging 23,470,323.500 Person from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26,552,301.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 11,551,516.000 Person in 2010. India Number of Students: Colleges data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Higher Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD005: Number of Students: Colleges.

The dataset contains academic year-, state- and zone-wise compiled data on total number of colleges, number of colleges per one lakh population and average number students (of age group 18 to 23 years) enrolled in government and private (aided/unaided) colleges from the year 2011-11 to 2020-21

This dataset shows the Number of students in Public University by Academic Qualification, Malaysia, 2000 - 2021. Note: 1) 2000-2007: Data is not available for Certificate, Matriculation and Professional. 2) 2000-2006: Data is not available for Others. 3) 2010-2021: Certificate not offered. 4) Others included the Advance Diploma, Pre-Diploma, and Pre-Session. Source : Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia No. of Views : 309

This dataset provides the number of enrolled students at the University of Doha for Science and Technology, disaggregated by gender and academic year. It allows for the analysis of gender distribution and trends in student enrollment over time. This information supports institutional planning, gender equity assessment, and educational policy development.

The Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) series was designed to provide comprehensive information on various aspects of postsecondary education in the United States and its territories (American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Marshall Islands) and Department of Defense schools outside the United States. Data are available for both public and private two-year and four-year institutions. The HEGIS Fall Enrollment component for 1968 sought enrollment data from institutions of higher education. Key data elements, presented for up to five record types for each institution, include total enrollments of full-time and part-time students by class level, sex, race, and first-time enrollment status, as well as information on the institutions' type of accreditation, type of calendar system, and total number of students.

The Colleges and Universities feature class/shapefile is composed of all Post Secondary Education facilities as defined by the Integrated Post Secondary Education System (IPEDS, http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES, https://nces.ed.gov/), US Department of Education for the 2018-2019 school year. Included are Doctoral/Research Universities, Masters Colleges and Universities, Baccalaureate Colleges, Associates Colleges, Theological seminaries, Medical Schools and other health care professions, Schools of engineering and technology, business and management, art, music, design, Law schools, Teachers colleges, Tribal colleges, and other specialized institutions. Overall, this data layer covers all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and other assorted U.S. territories. This feature class contains all MEDS/MEDS+ as approved by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Homeland Security Infrastructure Program (HSIP) Team. Complete field and attribute information is available in the ”Entities and Attributes” metadata section. Geographical coverage is depicted in the thumbnail above and detailed in the "Place Keyword" section of the metadata. This feature class does not have a relationship class but is related to Supplemental Colleges. Colleges and Universities that are not included in the NCES IPEDS data are added to the Supplemental Colleges feature class when found. This release includes the addition of 175 new records, the removal of 468 no longer reported by NCES, and modifications to the spatial location and/or attribution of 6682 records.

Number of home institution students attending a SUNY campus by level (Undergraduate/Graduate) and load status (full-time, part-time). SUNY System combined annual enrollment since 1948.

The data here is from the report entitled Trends in Enrollment, Credit Attainment, and Remediation at Connecticut Public Universities and Community Colleges: Results from P20WIN for the High School Graduating Classes of 2010 through 2016. The report answers three questions: 1. Enrollment: What percentage of the graduating class enrolled in a Connecticut public university or community college (UCONN, the four Connecticut State Universities, and 12 Connecticut community colleges) within 16 months of graduation? 2. Credit Attainment: What percentage of those who enrolled in a Connecticut public university or community college within 16 months of graduation earned at least one year’s worth of credits (24 or more) within two years of enrollment? 3. Remediation: What percentage of those who enrolled in one of the four Connecticut State Universities or one of the 12 community colleges within 16 months of graduation took a remedial course within two years of enrollment? Notes on the data: School Credit: % Earning 24 Credits is a subset of the % Enrolled in 16 Months. School Remediation: % Enrolled in Remediation is a subset of the % Enrolled in 16 Months.

This dataset presents the number of students enrolled at the University of Doha for Science and Technology, categorized by nationality (Qatari and Non-Qatari) and academic year. It enables the analysis of enrollment patterns among citizens and expatriates and helps in understanding the composition of the student body. This information is valuable for higher education planning, policy formulation, and national education strategy.

Number of Students: Delhi: Colleges data was reported at 299,597.000 Person in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 281,983.000 Person for 2020. Number of Students: Delhi: Colleges data is updated yearly, averaging 261,089.000 Person from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 299,597.000 Person in 2021 and a record low of 150,323.000 Person in 2010. Number of Students: Delhi: Colleges data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD005: Number of Students: Colleges.

Data from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities' College Enrolment Statistical Reporting system.

Provides aggregated key enrolment data for college students, such as:

• Fall term headcount enrolment by campus, credential pursued and level of study
• Fall term headcount enrolment by program and Classification of Instructional Program
• Fall term headcount enrolment by student status in Canada and country of citizenship by institution
• Fall term headcount enrolment by student demographics (e.g., gender, age, first language)

To protect privacy, numbers are suppressed in categories with less than 10 students.

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• College enrolments - 1996 to 2011
• University enrolment
• Enrolment by grade in secondary schools
• School enrolment by gender
• Second language course enrolment
• Course enrolment in secondary schools
• Enrolment by grade in elementary schools

Laos Vocational Education: Number of Students: University data was reported at 54,458.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62,316.000 Person for 2016. Laos Vocational Education: Number of Students: University data is updated yearly, averaging 37,849.000 Person from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80,342.000 Person in 2013 and a record low of 3,425.000 Person in 1990. Laos Vocational Education: Number of Students: University data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lao Statistics Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.G017: Education Statistics.

The number of college students represents the total enrollment (part-time and full-time, undergraduate and graduate) of both public and private universities. Data is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Number of Students: Karnataka: Colleges data was reported at 1,769,083.000 Person in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,661,251.000 Person for 2020. Number of Students: Karnataka: Colleges data is updated yearly, averaging 1,429,524.000 Person from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,769,083.000 Person in 2021 and a record low of 1,178,153.000 Person in 2010. Number of Students: Karnataka: Colleges data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD005: Number of Students: Colleges.