Of those aged 20 to 21 years of age in the United States, 53.5 percent were enrolled in higher education as of 2019, a considerable increase when compared to 31.9 percent in 1970. For those aged 18 to 19, 48.2 percent were enrolled in higher education in 2019.
Share of adult population enrolled in college or other higher education in the United States from 1970 to 2019, by age group
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NCES. (February 28, 2021). Share of adult population enrolled in college or other higher education in the United States from 1970 to 2019, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 30, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/236093/higher-education-enrollment-rates-by-age-group-us/
NCES. "Share of adult population enrolled in college or other higher education in the United States from 1970 to 2019, by age group ." Chart. February 28, 2021. Statista. Accessed June 30, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/236093/higher-education-enrollment-rates-by-age-group-us/
NCES. (2021). Share of adult population enrolled in college or other higher education in the United States from 1970 to 2019, by age group . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 30, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/236093/higher-education-enrollment-rates-by-age-group-us/
NCES. "Share of Adult Population Enrolled in College or Other Higher Education in The United States from 1970 to 2019, by Age Group ." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Feb 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/236093/higher-education-enrollment-rates-by-age-group-us/
NCES, Share of adult population enrolled in college or other higher education in the United States from 1970 to 2019, by age group Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/236093/higher-education-enrollment-rates-by-age-group-us/ (last visited June 30, 2022)