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More students are going to college. Affordability and workforce training are factors

By Elissa Nadworny
Published January 15, 2026 at 4:27 PM EST

Overall enrollment is up slightly at colleges and universities, driven by gains at community colleges and public four-year programs.

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Elissa Nadworny
Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent, covering higher education.