Student retention and student success
Why continuing students stop registering, and what keeps them enrolled from term to term and through graduation.
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BlogRetention & student success
8 Student Retention Strategies That Keep Students Enrolled
James Dressing · 7 min read
20X
Return on Investment
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Case studyRetention & student success
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Case study · Current Student Retention
White paperUndergraduate Retention Challenges
MOTIMATIC · 2026
White paperRetention & student success
Undergraduate Retention Challenges
White paper · PDF
Case studies
3
59,000
Engagements
Supporting Student Food Security Across America
Case studyRetention & student success
Supporting Student Food Security Across America
Case study
149
Continuing students registered for classes
Amarillo College
Case studyStop-outs & re-enrollment
Amarillo College
Case study · Stopped-out and Continuing Students
10X
Return on Investment
Hartnell College
Case studyRetention & student success
Hartnell College
Case study · Full Funnel
Articles
25
BlogRetention & student success
Creating Belonging at Scale: San José City College’s Multi-Term Communication Strategy
Rachel Mallinger · 2 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Our Commitment in Practice: Bringing Awareness to Campus Food Resources
Rachel Mallinger · 3 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Keeping Students Engaged Year-Round
James Dressing · 5 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Boosting Community College Student Retention
James Dressing · 18 min read
BlogRetention & student success
A Guide to the Student Engagement Platform
James Dressing · 19 min read
BlogRetention & student success
A Practical Guide to Student Journey Mapping
James Dressing · 20 min read
BlogRetention & student success
A Guide to Student Success Analytics
James Dressing · 19 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Mapping the Path to Student Success Indicators
James Dressing · 17 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Measuring Student Engagement: Effective Strategies for Educators
James Dressing · 17 min read
BlogRetention & student success
9 Actionable Student Engagement Strategies
James Dressing · 16 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Higher Education Digital Transformation Guide
James Dressing · 19 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Unlock Insights with Higher Education Data Analytics
James Dressing · 16 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Understanding Academic Advisor Responsibilities
James Dressing · 14 min read
BlogBehavioral science
How to Motivate Students A Guide for University Staff
James Dressing · 12 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Your Guide to Student Success in College
James Dressing · 18 min read
BlogRetention & student success
A Guide to Student Success Initiatives
James Dressing · 19 min read
BlogRetention & student success
A Guide to Student Success Programs
James Dressing · 18 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Top Student Success Strategies to Boost Engagement & Retention
James Dressing · 21 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Supporting First-Gen Students
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Academic Underpreparedness and Student Retention
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Career Alignment and Student Retention
James Dressing · 4 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Financial Barriers to College Retention
James Dressing · 3 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Institutional Engagement and Student Belonging
James Dressing · 4 min read
BlogRetention & student success
Mental Health and Student Retention
James Dressing · 4 min read
BlogBehavioral science
The Science Behind Student Outcomes
James Dressing · 2 min read
The pilot
Start with one list.
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