New England Transfer Guarantee Second Annual Enrollment Report - March 2024

Oct 15, 2026

New England Transfer Guarantee Second Annual Enrollment Report presents the program’s operational status across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island and outlines the expansion of transfer pathways to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont with first enrollments expected in Fall 2024. The report summarizes the initiative’s purpose of guaranteed admission for eligible community college graduates, describes the role of the New England Board of Higher Education, and details strategic priorities adopted in 2023. It also profiles the data collection, methods, and enrollment patterns that inform assessment and planning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

Executive Summary

Key Findings

Acknowledgments

Initiative Description

Data Collection Process

Methods

Enrollment Patterns

State Enrollment Totals and Trends

Enrollment Intensity

Student Withdrawals

Demographic Composition

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

Median Age

First Generation Status

Academic Characteristics

Community College GPA

Early Academic Achievement

Liberal Arts Majors

Initial Completion Data

New England Transfer Guarantee Second Annual Enrollment Report March 2024 by Julia Buchholz with Sarah Kuczynski, PhD The New England Transfer Guarantee is a groundbreaking initiative, fully operationalized in the southern New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island in 2021. The program enables eligible community college graduates to transfer into participating four-year institutions-admission guaranteed. The implementation of pathways in the three northern New England states is underway—with first enrollments in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont expected in Fall 2024. The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) receives support from the Teagle Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Davis Educational Foundation, and the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation to carry out this work. NEBHE promotes greater education opportunities and services for the residents of New England and its more than 270 colleges and universities. It works across the six New England states to help leaders assess, develop and implement sound education practicesand policies of regional significance; to promote regional cooperation and programs that encourage the efficient use and sharing of educational resources; and to strengthen the relationship between higher education and the economic well-being and quality of life in New England. NEBHE adopted a new mission and vision and set of strategic priorities in 2023: Our Mission The New England Board of The New England Board of Higher Education advances equitable postsecondary outcomes through convening, research and programs for students, institution leaders and policymakers. Higher Education advances equitable postsecondary outcomes through convening, research and programs for students, institution leaders and policymakers. Our Vision Our vision is that everyone in New England will have lifelong access to affordable, high-value postsecondary education. Our 2023 – 2027 Strategic Priorities Affordability: Advance innovative, strategic alliances to increase affordability and financial sustainability. Equity: Expand equity-focused practices throughout postsecondary education. Alignment: Expand connections between postsecondary education and high-demand talent needs. Julia Buchholz is working with the New England Board of Higher Education as a data analyst consultant to advise on the New England Transfer Guarantee. In this role she has been responsible for the cleaning and interpretation of data received as part of the annual Guarantee program assessment. Julia holds a BS from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and an EdM from Harvard Graduate School of Education in Human Development and Education with a concentration in Global, International, and Comparative Education. Sarah Kuczynski started at the New England Board of Higher Education in January 2022 and currently serves as the Director of Transfer Initiatives. In this role, Sarah is responsible for the facilitation of NEBHE's New England Transfer Guarantee. Prior to joining NEBHE, Sarah worked in student success at the collegiate and high school level. Sarah holds a BA from The George Washington University, a PhD in English from UNCChapel Hill, and an EdM in Education Policy and Analysis from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................................................................................. 1 Key Findings................................................................................................................................. 1 Acknowledgments ....................................................................................................................... 2 INITIATIVE DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 4 DATA COLLECTION PROCESS ..................................................................

FAQs

What does the New England Transfer Guarantee program provide?

It enables eligible community college graduates to transfer into participating four-year institutions with admission guaranteed.

Which New England states are currently fully operational, and where is expansion underway?

The initiative is fully operational in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, while pathways in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are underway with first enrollments expected in Fall 2024.

What topics does the report cover regarding enrollment assessment?

It includes data collection and methods, enrollment patterns such as state totals and trends, enrollment intensity, withdrawals, and demographic and academic composition indicators.

Oct 15, 2026

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