Data-Supported Training for High School Counselors

The average cost of a traditional college credit hour is $559​ (College Savings Guide)

For a four-credit dual enrollment class, this would be $2,236 in tuition. Compare that to a Dual enrollment class which typically costs between $0 and $100 per credit, depending on the state and the funding available​ (College Savings Guide)​ (Fastweb)

If we use the average ($559 vs. $50) we can see that dual credit are on average 11.18 times cheaper than traditional college credits.

Students can shave off up to two full years of college through dual enrollment, saving on both tuition as discussed above, and living expenses. The savings from room and board alone can range from $10,000 to $50,000+ per year​ (Achieve Virtual - Home).

Taking dual credit courses is a great solution to assist underprivileged and first generation college students in affording their college degree, as it can be 25-50% cheaper.

Dual enrollment significantly enhances students' opportunities for scholarships and strengthens their college applications. A study by the Community College Research Center found that students who participated in dual enrollment were 12% more likely to apply to and be admitted to moderately or highly selective colleges compared to their peers who did not participate​ (Academic Commons)​ (ERIC). This increased likelihood of admission to selective institutions can make students more competitive candidates for merit-based scholarships, further enhancing their college applications and reducing the cost of their education.

Dual enrollment programs not only boost academic success but also provide students with early exposure to career-focused courses. This enables students to better connect their high school education to future career pathways​ (ED Blog).

Dual enrollment programs significantly enhance college readiness based on several specific metrics. For instance, students who participate in dual enrollment are twice as likely to meet college readiness benchmarks in English and math compared to their peers who do not participate​ (Colleges of Distinction).

A study by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) found that dual enrollment students are 10% more likely to place into credit-bearing college courses without needing remediation​ (NACEP).

Additionally, 88% of dual enrollment students demonstrated higher levels of college persistence, maintaining continuous enrollment from their first to second year of college​ (Colleges of Distinction). These statistics underscore the effectiveness of dual enrollment in equipping students with the academic skills and habits necessary for college-level work.

Student schedule adherence, excitement, engagement, and satisfaction metrics have been shown to be higher when students participate in dual enrollment programs.