Post-traditional learners have been a growing
presence in America’s postsecondary education institutions since the late 1970s
and now make up close to 60 percent of enrolled undergraduates. Post-traditional
learners are students who frequently must balance life, work, and their
education. These students are typically
ages 25 and older, care for dependents, and work full time while enrolled, and are
often connected to the military. ACE’s
research and insights on post-traditional learners focus on better
understanding the experiences of this diverse population and offering
recommendations on how colleges and universities can best serve these students.