This statistic shows enrollment numbers in degree-granting institutions in the United States from 2007 to 2019 (estimated), by age group. In 2019, it is estimated that 4.1 million people aged 35 and over will enroll in universities and other higher education institutions in the United States.
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U.S. Department of Education. (December 1, 2011). Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
U.S. Department of Education. "Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions)." Chart. December 1, 2011. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
U.S. Department of Education. "Number of Students to Enroll in Degree-granting Institutions in The United States, by Age Group 2007 to 2019 (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 1 Dec 2011, /statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
U.S. Department of Education, Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/ (last visited July 25, 2026)
Number of students to enroll in degree-granting institutions in the United States, by age group 2007 to 2019 (in millions) [Graph], U.S. Department of Education, December 1, 2011. [Online]. Available: /statistics/235693/enrollment-in-us-universities-by-age/
