In Kansas, the State Board of Regents' annual enrollment data report shows fewer students are attending the state's colleges and universities.
Kansas Informer reports that total student enrollment at Kansas four-year universities dropped by 6% over the last 10 years according to the report released last week. If you add in community college enrollment declines, that number jumps to a 16% drop over the decade. Community colleges overall saw the worst numbers in 2023 with a drop of 30% compared to decade ago figures. The shift appears to be moving toward technical schools in Kansas, which saw a 53% enrollment increase over the decade.
Tech school figures provide clues that 1) traditional college costs are too high and 2) that taking classes which teach a skill that can pay the bills is more practical.
