Last fall, male undergraduate enrollment fell by nearly 7 percent, almost three times as much as female enrollment. The steepest decline and largest gender gap was found among students of color attending community colleges. Declines in Asian male enrollment were smaller compared to Black and Hispanic men, but still about eight times compared to Asian women. Increased pressure and gender norms also play a role in these disparities. Colleges are adding male-specific majors, mentoring, and advising programs in an effort to increase male enrollment.
