The Need for College Access Work!​

74% of Black student borrowers have loans with current balances that exceed the principal.

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43% of economically disadvantaged SDP graduates matriculated to college in the fall after graduation compared to 62% of non-disadvantaged students.

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32% of Black student borrowers default on their loans, compared to 13% of White borrowers.

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Graduation rates for Black students nationwide (within 150% of normal completion time) are just 41%, compared to the national average of 60%.

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Black or Hispanic SDP graduates were twice as likely as White or Asian students to drop out of college after one year.

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SDP allocates one school counselor for every 650 enrolled students, almost triple the American School Counselor Association’s recommended 250:1 ratio.

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In the Philadelphia metro area, BA degree holders earn 86% more than high school graduates on average.

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85% of Pennsylvania’s high-wage (entry pay > $50,000), in-demand occupations require at least a Bachelor’s degree.

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41% of Black or Hispanic SDP graduates matriculated to college in the fall after graduation compared to 66% of White or Asian students.

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Only 47% of SDP graduates matriculated to college in the fall after graduation. Fewer than 75% of those college-bound students were still enrolled a year later.

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How We Do What We Do!

Professional Development

Professional development for college access and success practitioners via monthly network meetings, our annual conference, and professional development workshops as part of its “PCPRUniversity” series.

Advocacy and Awareness

Awareness campaigns for students and families (e.g., FAFSA completion, scholarship displacement, financing college, college prep early enrichment, and college experiences).

Communications & Outreach

Social media, email, and website communications with members and the broader community about upcoming events, professional development opportunities, best practices, and trends in the field.

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