Facts About Adult Learners

 

MYTH                                                                        FACT

I am too old to go to college

In Maine , the average age for undergraduates at many colleges is over 25 and nationally, 40% of undergraduates are over 25.

I’ll never find time to study!

Although adult students are often working and managing families while going to college, 30% of all adult students study on a full-time basis.

I will be the only adult learner in my class.

There are nearly 5 million adult learners nationwide

Most adults just take one or two courses.

Approximately 70% of adult student seek degrees.  Half of these students attend classes during the day and half in the evening.

 

 

Why Become a Lifelong Learner?

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