Student statistics in Saudi universities
The dashboard helps universities, policymakers, and educators enhance strategic planning, optimize program offerings, and allocate resources efficiently to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s higher education system.
Key Insights:
Overall Student Enrollment
- Total enrolled students: 12,629,667
- Gender distribution:
- Male: 6,114,981 (approx. 48.4%)
- Female: 5,931,634 (approx. 47%)
- Non-Saudi students: 582,502 (approx. 4.6%)
- Distribution by institution type:
- Universities: 11,075,935 students
- Colleges: 1,492,793 students
- Institutes: 60,939 students
New Enrollment Trends (2013-2020)
- Total newly enrolled students: 3,214,799
- Yearly fluctuation trends: - A significant decline of -14.4% in 2018. - A slight increase of 2% in 2020.
- Highest institutions by new enrollments: - The General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training: 524,241 students - King Abdulaziz University: 265,943 students - King Faisal University: 189,613 students
Graduation Trends (2013-2020)
- Total graduated students: 1,810,001
- Annual graduation trends: - Highest growth in 2014 (+24.4%) and 2017 (+17%). - Decline in 2018 (-6.5%).
- Top institutions by graduates: - General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training: 196,469 graduates - King Abdulaziz University: 196,327 graduates - King Faisal University: 144,111 graduates
Enrollment by Educational Level - Bachelor’s degree: 10,519,764 students (approx. 83.3%) - Diploma (high): 1,629,393 students (approx. 12.9%) - Diploma (intermediate): 98,252 students (approx. 0.8%) - Master’s degree: 316,938 students (approx. 2.5%) - Doctorate degree: 56,373 students (approx. 0.4%)
Regional Enrollment Distribution - Highest enrollment regions: - Riyadh: 2.1 million students - Makkah: 2.3 million students - Eastern Province: 1.8 million students - Lowest enrollment regions: - Northern Borders Region: 52.4K students - Najran: 72.2K students - Al-Jouf: 77.3K students
Objectives & Applications of the Analysis Objective
The main goal of this study is to analyze enrollment trends, new admissions, and graduate statistics in Saudi higher education institutions. This insight helps in:
- Improving Higher Education Strategies – Understanding student preferences and optimizing programs.
- Enhancing Institutional Competitiveness – Identifying the most popular universities and their enrollment trends.
- Supporting Policy Decisions – Assisting policymakers in resource allocation and educational planning.
Applications
- Universities: Develop programs based on student demand.
- Policymakers: Address gaps in education and fund programs strategically.
- Strategic Planning: Assess enrollment and graduation performance for future improvements.
This dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of student lifecycle trends, offering valuable insights for educational institutions, policymakers, and researchers to enhance higher education planning and competitiveness in Saudi Arabia.
