Higher Education Has a Choice
We can either reflect the disparities of society — or we can be an engine of prosperity and hope. No one educator, department, institution, or state can solve the problems of higher education. Without a simultaneous and intersectional approach, those barriers will continue to rob all of us — educators, advocates, and students alike — of the life-changing benefits of a complete college journey.
At CCA, we’re building a new system that restores the promise of higher education.
72%
of jobs will require at least some postsecondary education and training beyond high school by 2031.
54.9%
of adults in the United States have a post-high school degree or credential.
19%
of degree-seeking students at two-year public colleges graduated on time, and only 43% at 4-year public institutions.
Featured Initiatives
We’re focused on addressing problems at the root. Learn more about the initiatives and resources we provide so your students can achieve their dreams.
Photo Library
A free photo library showing a representative view of authentic college students on real campuses. All images are free for non-commercial use.
Accelerator
The CCA Accelerator works long term alongside the teams serving students at colleges and universities to empower change at the core of an institution–all to support student success.
AI Resources
AI has the potential to enhance work already happening across states, systems, and campuses to propel CCA’s mission forward. Generative AI can be an effective tool in the college attainment toolbox.
Join the Coalition of Completion
CCA has been leading the movement for higher-ed reform for nearly two decades — working with courageous leaders to build colleges and universities that interrupt the status quo. If your institution is ready to make meaningful changes that break down inequitable systems and put students on a pathway to graduation, we’ve got the tools and strategies to make it happen.
Join our efforts to restore the promise of a college degree for hundreds of thousands of Americans.
The 2025 CCA Annual Convening
Join us in Baltimore, MD, November 17-19, as we coordinate that power to set the agenda for change.
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Spotlight on the Alliance
Find out the latest updates, resources, podcast episodes, and more spotlighting members of the CCA Alliance and the ideas they are scaling.
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Learn More: Amplification Lab: West Virginia Takes Dual Enrollment to the Next LevelAmplification Lab: West Virginia Takes Dual Enrollment to the Next Level
West Virginia’s LevelUpWV pilot program offers a replicable model for statewide dual enrollment by providing tuition-free, career-pathway-aligned college courses to high school students, resulting in expanded participation from 4,600 to over 6,700 students in just two years while accelerating college completion and workforce development.Retry
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Learn More: Amplification Lab: Change Management as a Leadership Imperative: 7 Principles for Lasting Student Success ReformsAmplification Lab: Change Management as a Leadership Imperative: 7 Principles for Lasting Student Success Reforms
Student success reforms are reshaping higher education, but their impact depends less on the brilliance of the idea and more on leaders’ ability to manage change effectively. Too often, promising reforms collapse—not because they were poorly designed, but because they weren’t managed in a way that anticipated institutional realities. For administrators, the lesson is clear:…
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Learn More: Amplification Lab: Tennessee Transforms College Access: How Direct Admissions with Financial Aid is Changing the GameAmplification Lab: Tennessee Transforms College Access: How Direct Admissions with Financial Aid is Changing the Game
Tennessee just launched the nation’s first direct admit program that pairs college admissions with personalized financial aid info. 41,000 students will receive acceptance letters AND know exactly how they can afford college—no application fees required. A game-changer for access in higher ed.