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United States Highest Tertiary Enrollment

88.89% in 2015
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) · World Bank

The highest tertiary enrollment in United States was 88.89% in 2015. The top 5 years were: 2015 (88.89%), 2016 (88.84%), 2013 (88.73%), 2014 (88.63%), 2018 (88.30%).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
United States Top 5 Highest Tertiary Enrollment Years
RankYearValue
1st 2015 88.89%
2nd 2016 88.84%
3rd 2013 88.73%
4th 2014 88.63%
5th 2018 88.30%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2020 87.57% −0.32pp 15th
2019 87.89% −0.41pp 13th
2018 88.30% +0.13pp 13th
2017 88.17% −0.67pp 12th
2016 88.84% −0.05pp 11th
2015 88.89% +0.26pp 9th
2014 88.63% −0.10pp 7th
2013 88.73% +8.09pp 6th
2021 84.86% −2.71pp 21st
2005 80.63% – 7th
2022 79.36% −5.49pp 26th
2025 75.14% −4.22pp 45th
Source: World Bank (SE.TER.ENRR)
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