Report: First-generation college students graduate at lower rates
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(The Center Square) – First-generation college students are entering higher education and graduate school in record numbers. However, a new study reveals they still face significantly lower graduation rates than peers whose families have previous college experience. A report by St. Thomas University in Miami found that first-generation students now represent a massive segment of the academic population. As of 2024, approximately 8.2 million first-generation undergraduates were enrolled in U.S. institutions.