(September 13, 2006)

Growth in Graduate Enrollment Remains Constant -

Increases highest among women and African Americans

Enrollment in American graduate schools rose by 2% from 2004 to 2005, according to a new CGS report. The increase was driven by growth in the numbers of female and African American students. The survey report, Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 1986-2005, reveals significant increases in enrollment of ethnic minority groups in a number of fields. African American enrollment grew by 6% overall in 2005, and by 11% in Engineering programs.

The survey report also confirms previous CGS studies that reported a recovery in international student trends. First-time enrollment increased by 4% in 2005, the first increase in four years.

Based on an annual survey of graduate schools, co-sponsored with the Graduate Record Examinations Board, the report details year-to-year changes and 20-year trends in graduate enrollment, degrees, and applications.

Both the press release and the full report can be downloaded as PDFs.  More information on the Graduate and Enrollment Degrees report can be found on the CGS Research page.