Insights from EAB’s 2026 Survey of 6,300 Graduate and Adult Learners

To help institutions better recruit, enroll, and serve graduate and adult learners, we surveyed 6,300 prospective and current students about their preferences, needs, and goals. This report includes findings from that survey, along with insights from prior EAB Adult Learner Surveys to understand trends over time.

Read this report for four insights to help you effectively adapt your enrollment strategies to meet shifting student search behavior, AI usage, application preferences, and market realities.

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