College Access, Affordability, and Outcomes

Use these reports and resources to learn more about college access, opportunities, and outcomes, including the impact of the pandemic on students, colleges, and outcomes.

Recent Trends in College Readiness and Subsequent College Performance

Schools and universities across the country are still grappling with the long aftermath of the covid pandemic, seeking an appropriate balance between academic rigor and accommodation for students affected by extended learning disruptions. To better inform those discussions, we’ve conducted research to examine trends in first-year grade point averages and test scores.

CLEP Placement Validity Report 2023

This report evaluates the validity of using CLEP scores to make course placement decisions at a range of institutions.

Student and Parent Attitudes Toward College and Admissions

Read new research on student and parent views on their readiness for college, the value of college, and the college admissions process.

College Enrollment and Retention in the Era of Covid

Download and read College Board’s extensive report examining the continued impact of the pandemic on college enrollment and retention rates among recent high school graduates.

Delivering Opportunities

Review this comprehensive report that evaluates, through empirical research, how well the SAT Suite of Assessments prepares students to succeed in college and career training programs.

Evidence from the Admissions Research Consortium (ARC)

Download and read new research from the Admissions Research Consortium, a collaborative research initiative with 80 participating colleges and associations.

Educational Context Matters

Download and read about the development, foundations, and use of consistent, research-based environmental information in college admissions.