Free Top 20 U.S. States by Student Enrollment in Higher Education (2015-2025) Chart
The chart provides an overview of U.S. higher education enrollment from 2015 to 2025, revealing a clear concentration of students in a few key states. California leads the nation with a total enrollment of 11.0 million, far exceeding all others. Texas and New York follow, with 9.0 million and 7.4 million students respectively. Florida and Illinois also have high enrollment, with 7.1 million and 5.5 million. This data demonstrates that the nation's most populous states, particularly California and Texas, are the undisputed leaders in total higher education enrollment over the decade, highlighting their role in the academic landscape.
