A one-page snapshot from a February 2025 national student survey—what today’s students say helps them stay engaged and on track, and where barriers still block access.
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- Engagement & persistence: Many students report pressure points that make them consider stepping away—your early-term strategies matter.
- What helps most: Students name a small set of supports that actually make a difference.
- Access gaps: Awareness is high, yet barriers still keep students from help.
- Headwinds to success: See what major challenges exist that keep students from achieving their goals.
Source: National student survey of 740 students at U.S. two- and four-year colleges (February 2025), capturing perceptions of success, resource use, access barriers, and challenges.
Source: National student survey (Jan 10–11, 2024) summarizing outcomes measures, commonly used supports, top barriers, and key challenges.
