What It Takes to Scale Dual Enrollment — and Keep It Meaningful for Students

And the data backs it up: Dual enrollment improves college enrollment and completion rates while helping close equity gaps for low-income students and students of color. Why Scaling Dual Enrollment Isn’t Always SimpleWhile traditional higher education enrollment is declining, dual enrollment is on the rise. Nearly 2.5 million high school students are now taking college courses through dual enrollment, with 1.8 million enrolled at community colleges. For example, schools can now offer dual enrollment courses built on established, college-level curricula and supported by dedicated success coaches. This approach shows how innovation can scale dual enrollment while staying true to what matters most: students.