Publications

New Jersey’s state higher education plan, “Where Opportunity Meets Innovation – A Student-Centered Vision for New Jersey Higher Education” (the Plan), was introduced in 2019. It envisions an ecosystem where every resident can attain high-quality credentials regardless of their circumstances. This report aims to assess how New Jersey has progressed toward the goals of this […]

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has just released its annual final estimates of higher education enrollment for the 2024 fall term[1]. According to this report, total postsecondary enrollment in New Jersey for Fall 2024 was over 365,000, a 5.6% increase compared to the previous year. However, this figure remains slightly lower than the pre-pandemic […]

In December 2024, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released a report on credential attainment among college students nationwide[1]. The six-year completion rate in New Jersey continued its upward trajectory, with the 2018 cohort achieving a completion rate of 61%, representing a 0.9 percentage point gain from the previous cohort (Figure 1). This outcome mirrors […]

About the Survey Between October 7 and November 14, 2024, the New Jersey State Policy Lab conducted a brief survey to gain insights into emerging issues and policy priorities in New Jersey. The survey aimed to inform the Policy Lab’s strategic research planning, ensuring the organization continues to deliver rigorous, evidence-based policy research that addresses […]

Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to take college courses, helping them explore college options and get a jump start on their postsecondary education. In New Jersey, these programs are one of the key measures in providing pathways to college and supporting the state’s vision of high-quality postgraduate credentials for all residents[1]. In October […]

Higher education plays a pivotal role in both individual career advancement and the long-term economic prosperity of a state. In New Jersey, elevating postsecondary attainment has been a consistent objective.