Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky, Rosh Hayeshiva | Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky, Rosh Hayeshiva | Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
Of the seven institutions in the county, Washington Adventist University was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 1,223 people applied to Montgomery County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 18,989 students enrolled in the universities, including 18,232 in undergraduate and 757 in graduate programs. Only 4.8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Hispanic (27.6%) and Black or African American (25.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Montgomery College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 17,137 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Strayer University-Rockville Campus in Montgomery County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery College | -- | -- | 17,137 |
| Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences | -- | -- | 86 |
| Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | -- | -- | 43 |
| Montgomery Beauty School | -- | -- | 83 |
| Strayer University-Rockville Campus | -- | -- | -- |
| Washington Adventist University | 1,223 | 624 | 671 |
| SANS Technology Institute | -- | -- | 969 |
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