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2024 Adult Learner Motivations to Complete College


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2024 Adult Learner Motivations to Complete College

Read the latest adult learner motivations results to learn the priorities and expectations of older students

Adult learners (students who are 25 or older) are increasingly becoming a larger segment of the college student population. What are their motivations and attitudes as they begin college? How do they differ from traditional-age students?

RNL looked at data from 4,000 incoming adult learners who took the RNL College Student Inventory™. These are from adult learners in traditional environments (such as in-person classes), and the findings present a window into their expectations, goals, and challenges as they enter college.

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  • Top 10 priorities for adult learners.
  • Their attitudes toward finishing college.
  • How they intend to reach their academic goals.
  • How their educational plans align with their career goals.
  • How many adult learners say they need financial aid.
  • What their hopes are for meeting new friends and interacting socially.

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