College Going

58% of #Nebraska public students who had below standard third grade reading levels achieved reading proficiency by 7th grade, compared to 93% of students who met standards and 99% of students who exceeded standards. View the reading brief here:...

Did you know that 77% of third graders achieve reading scores on the #Nebraska state assessment that meet or exceed #reading standards? Read more about what happens later in their academic journey here:...

Students with better reading skills in 3rd grade are more likely to go to college. In 2021, Nebraska students went to college at rates of 86% if they exceeded 3rd grade reading standards, 73% if they met standards & just 53% if they were below. Read more:...

National trends show that about 70% of college students attend public institutions versus 30% to private institutions. This trend is also true in #Nebraska where the majority of college students attend public institutions, across ACT scores. More here:...

At the same #ACT score, Nebraska students of color are slightly more likely to attend college than their white counterparts. This difference, however, tends to level off for ACT scores above 21. Read the scrollytelly story here:...

For Nebraska public students with an ACT score above 17, male students tend to choose 2-year colleges more than female students. In contrast, female students with similar scores are more likely to choose 4-year institutions. Read more:...

In the wake of COVID19, ACT scores saw a noticeable drop in NE. This decline in scores highlights the disruption experienced by students & isn't just about numbers—it has major effects on college admissions & the education pathways of students. Read more:...

ACT scores impact the college choices of Nebraska high school students. The higher a student's ACT score, the more likely they are to pursue higher education. Yet, the type of institution they choose–2-year or 4-year–can vary based on scores. Read more:...

Nebraska dual enrollment credit earners are more likely to attend college in Nebraska (over 87 percent) than non-dual enrollment credit earners in the state (over 82 percent). To view the full report visit:...

Students who participate in dual enrollment go to college at higher rates than those who do not participate, with 86 percent versus almost 61 percent college-going rates across the two groups. Nebraska's full dual report can be found here:...