How many people finish college?

In the United States, the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that about 39% of students who begin college complete a bachelor's degree within six years. Additionally, about 32% of students complete college at some point in their lives, whether at a community college, a four-year public college, or a private college. The completion rate varies among different subgroups, with higher completion rates for students from higher-income families, certain racial groups, and students who graduate from more selective high schools.