Over the last 30 years, there has been a drastic decline in the college enrollment of young men, with greater disparities for men of color. A Pew Research study reveals that one million fewer men are enrolled in college compared to 2011. Men generally view college as compelling but are influenced by equally or more desirable options. In addition, the K-12 educational system shows that girls are outperforming boys which has a long-lasting impact on the college enrollment of men. With the higher education institutions implementation of programs that specifically target and support males’ college journey, there is hope for improvement in their enrollment.
