Title: The Annual Cost of Student Churn in the US | Genio

URL Source: https://genio.co/webinars/the-annual-cost-of-student-churn-in-the-us

Published Time: 2025-08-22T10:36:05.000Z

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Webinar

We're joined by **April Belback**, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success, The University of Pittsburgh and **Amy Buechler-Steubing**, Assistant Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Learning Innovation, The University of Texas San Antonio to talk all things churn.

**10th September 2025, 13:00PM (US Eastern Time)**

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Student churn is a growing crisis with profound economic and social consequences. With US higher education losing a staggering **$10.72 billion a year** to student dropout, it's clear that inaction is not an option. For institutions, this loss represents a significant financial and reputational risk. For students, it means incurring substantial financial debt without the benefit of a degree.

Join us for an exclusive webinar where we'll reveal key findings from the new Genio report, _The Annual Cost of Student Churn in the US_. We'll provide a clear, data-driven roadmap to help you understand the scale of this issue and show you how to turn the tide on student persistence.

**What You'll Learn:**

*   **The true financial impact:** The estimated total annual value of student churn is $10.72 billion in the United States, with first-year students accounting for nearly half of this total at $4.85 billion.
*   **The highest churn rates:** We’ll look at which institution types experience the highest churn, and how the rates change across states.
*   **The root causes of dropout:** We'll explore the complex, intertwined factors behind churn, from financial and psychological to social and institutional issues.
*   **Actionable strategies for change:** We’ll discuss what institutions are doing to reduce churn and improve student retention.
*   **The financial return on investment (ROI) of retention:** Learn how a 5% increase in first-year retention could save an institution an average of **$258,982 per year** and save over **75,000 students** from dropping out across the US.

If you’re committed to improving student outcomes and ensuring the long-term sustainability of your institutions, save your space now!

#### Our panel

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