Student statistics in Saudi universities
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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.
