This statistic shows enrollment numbers in degree-granting institutions in the United States from 2007 to 2019 (estimated), by age group. In 2019, it is estimated that 4.1 million people aged 35 and over will enroll in universities and other higher education institutions in the United States.
Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019
(in millions)
Characteristic
Under 25
25 to 29
30 to 34
35 and over
2019*
13.7
3.6
2
4.1
2014*
13.1
3.2
1.8
3.6
2010*
12.6
2.9
1.6
3.4
2009
11.8
3.1
1.7
3.8
2008
11.7
2.7
1.5
3.2
2007
11.2
2.6
1.4
3.1
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US Department of Education. (December 1, 2011). Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
US Department of Education. "Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions)." Chart. December 1, 2011. Statista. Accessed May 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
US Department of Education. (2011). Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
US Department of Education. "Number of Students to Enroll in Degree-granting Institutions in The United States, by Age Group 2007 to 2019 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Dec 2011, https://www.statista.com/statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
US Department of Education, Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/ (last visited May 06, 2025)
Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions) [Graph], US Department of Education, December 1, 2011. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
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