Local and national research has found strong correlations between participation in dual credit programs such as Early College and:

• Increased educational aspirations;

• Higher high school GPAs;

• Increased college enrollment;

• Higher number of college credits accumulated within one year of high school graduation;

• Increased first to second year college persistence,

• Increased degree attainment; and

• Decreased college English & math remediation rates

​

Research has found particularly strong benefits for participation in dual credit programs for students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, including economically disadvantaged, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and first generation college students.  Data related to dual credit participation and college enrollment and persistence of economically disadvantaged students and Native Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islander students is available here.

To learn more about the benefits of the Early College program, check out testimonials from:

• Current Early College participants;

• Former Early College participants (part 1 and part 2); and

• HIDOE & UH partners who support the program.