In the fall of 2024, about * students who were enrolled exclusively in distance education courses in postsecondary institutions were located outside of the United States. This was compared to around **** million students who were located in the same state as the institution, but enrolled in exclusively distance education courses. This high level of enrollment in distance learning courses was due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NCES. (March 31, 2026). Number of postsecondary students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses in the United States in fall 2024, by student location (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/987870/number-college-students-enrolled-only-distance-education-courses-location/
NCES. "Number of postsecondary students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses in the United States in fall 2024, by student location (in 1,000s)." Chart. March 31, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/987870/number-college-students-enrolled-only-distance-education-courses-location/
NCES. (2026). Number of postsecondary students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses in the United States in fall 2024, by student location (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/987870/number-college-students-enrolled-only-distance-education-courses-location/
NCES. "Number of Postsecondary Students Enrolled Exclusively in Distance Education Courses in The United States in Fall 2024, by Student Location (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 31 Mar 2026, /statistics/987870/number-college-students-enrolled-only-distance-education-courses-location/
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Number of postsecondary students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses in the United States in fall 2024, by student location (in 1,000s) [Graph], NCES, March 31, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/987870/number-college-students-enrolled-only-distance-education-courses-location/
