An Inside Look at Dual Enrollment

"Some programs are offered in high school settings while others take place on college campuses. Some states have fewer than 10 percent of high schoolers enrolled in dual-credit courses, while in others the share is approaching 50 percent. Most programs are targeted at high school juniors and seniors, but some extend all the way down to ninth grade."

"The moral compass is more or less the same, right? We're still trying to ensure that all students have access to high-quality programs in whatever format that entails. I think the way that we get there certainly has shifted, but that's front and center in our conversations. At the heart of our work is volunteerism, too, and that's very important because the solutions that work for the field come from the field, right?"

Dual enrollment reached 2.8 million high school students in 2023-24, and dual-enrolled students comprised more than a quarter of enrollment at the average college. Program structures vary widely across states and institutions, with offerings in high schools and on college campuses, participation rates under 10 percent in some states and approaching 50 percent in others. Most programs target juniors and seniors, while some include ninth graders. The field has shifted from an elite opportunity toward broader access. NACEP marked 25 years and emphasizes ensuring high-quality programs and volunteer-led, field-derived solutions.

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