Despite graduating high school at higher rates, rural students in the US continue to enroll in college at significantly lower levels. In 2023, only 55% pursued higher education, compared to 64% of suburban and 59% of urban graduates, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. Economic alternatives, geographic barriers, and cultural skepticism are compounding factors behind this persistent gap.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/why-are-rural-students-in-the-us-skipping-college-despite-increased-recruitment-efforts/articleshow/123105937.cms