Community college enrollment and retention
Enrollment, retention and stop-out recovery at two-year colleges, with results from community colleges we work with.
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BlogCommunity colleges
Community Colleges: Student-Centered Strategies for Enrollment, Retention, and Growth
James Dressing · 3 min read
10X
Return on Investment
Hartnell College
Case studyRetention & student success
Hartnell College
Case study · Full Funnel
White paperThe Rising Popularity of Community Colleges
MOTIMATIC · 2026
White paperCommunity colleges
The Rising Popularity of Community Colleges
White paper · PDF
Case studies
4
257
stopped-out or previously applied students reapplied
Santa Barbara City College
Case studyStop-outs & re-enrollment
Santa Barbara City College
Case study · Stop-Outs and Previous Applicants
149
Continuing students registered for classes
Amarillo College
Case studyStop-outs & re-enrollment
Amarillo College
Case study · Stopped-out and Continuing Students
205
Stopped Out Students Submitted a Reapplication
Johnston Community College
Case studyStop-outs & re-enrollment
Johnston Community College
Case study · Stop-Outs
780
Stop-Out Students Registered
Pima Community College
Case studyStop-outs & re-enrollment
Pima Community College
Case study · Stopped-out and Stalled Students
Articles
9
BlogRetention & student success
Creating Belonging at Scale: San José City College’s Multi-Term Communication Strategy
Rachel Mallinger · 2 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Boosting Community College Student Retention
James Dressing · 18 min read
BlogCommunity colleges
Gen Z and the Rise of the Toolbelt Generation
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogCommunity colleges
5 Reasons Community College Enrollment Is Surging in 2025
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogCommunity colleges
Why Non-Credit Programs Are Driving the Future of 2-Year Schools
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogStop-outs & re-enrollment
Re-Enrolling Adult Learners
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Supporting First-Gen Students
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogCommunity colleges
Stackable Credentials Explained
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogYield & enrollment
Transfer Pathways that Actually Work
James Dressing · 3 min read
The pilot
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Pick one audience and one goal: submitted applications, deposits, fall registration. We run it against a 5% holdout and show you the lift.
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One listRFIs, admits, continuing students or stop-outs
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One goalApps, deposits or registrations
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One holdout5% who receive nothing from us