Degree-Granting Institutions
In fall 2018, there were 4,173 degree-granting institutions in the United States*.
| Public 2-Year | Public 4-Year | Private NP 2-Year | Private NP 4-Year | Private FP 2-Year | Private FP 4-Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 871 | 784 | 93 | 1,651 | 396 | 378 |
Fall 2018 Enrollments
All Undergraduate Students
Enrollments
| Total | Exclusively Distance Education | Percentage of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 16,804,372 | 2,346,787 | 13.9% |
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All Graduate Students
Enrollments
| Total | Exclusively Distance Education | Percentage of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 3,081,941 | 943,793 | 30.6% |
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U.S. Higher Education Enrollments, Fall 2018
This map reflects the number of students enrolled at both the undergraduate and graduate level by State and the number of degree-granting institutions enrolling those students.
The top five states in total enrollment (UG & GR) were California, Texas, New York, Florida and Illinois. Combined, these states enrolled 7,430,910 students, which accounted for 37.3% of all enrollments.
The top five states for enrolling exclusively distance education (EDE) students were California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and Utah in fall 2018. Combined, these states enrolled 1,169,422 students in EDE, which accounted for 36% of all EDE enrollments. At the heart of our research is distance education. Find out more about each state’s enrollment on their profile page but also check out our latest research.