Student statistics in Saudi universities

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Analysis of Saudi higher education enrollment, admissions, and graduation totals for 2013–2020. Totals aggregate annual records; the report’s regional map is inaccurate and should not be used for geographic conclusions.

Data scope: The figures aggregate annual records for 2013–2020. These totals should not be interpreted as a count of distinct individuals.

Map limitation: The live report currently uses an incorrect regional map. Do not use it for geographic comparisons until the map and region mapping have been corrected.

Key Insights:

Overall Student Enrollment

• Total enrollment records across 2013–2020: 12,629,667
• Saudi enrollment records by gender and non-Saudi records:
  • Saudi male: 6,114,951 (approx. 48.4%)
  • Saudi female: 5,931,634 (approx. 47%)
  • Non-Saudi enrollment records: 583,082 (approx. 4.6%)
• Distribution by institution type:
  • Universities: 11,075,935 records
  • Colleges: 1,492,793 records
  • Institutes: 60,939 records

New Enrollment Trends (2013-2020)

• Total admissions across 2013–2020: 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 records
  • King Abdulaziz University: 265,943 records
  • King Faisal University: 189,613 records

Graduation Trends (2013-2020)

• Total graduation counts across 2013–2020: 1,810,001
• Annual graduation trends:
  • Highest growth in 2014 (+24.4%) and 2017 (+17%).
  • Decline in 2018 (-6.5%).
• Top institutions by graduation records:
  • General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training: 196,469 graduation records
  • King Abdulaziz University: 196,327 graduation records
  • King Faisal University: 144,111 graduation records

Enrollment by Educational Level

• Bachelor’s degree: 10,519,764 records (approx. 83.3%)
• Higher diploma: 98,252 records (approx. 0.8%)
• Intermediate diploma: 1,629,393 records (approx. 12.9%)
• Master’s degree: 316,938 records (approx. 2.5%)
• Doctorate degree: 56,375 records (approx. 0.4%)

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:

1. Improving Higher Education Strategies – Understanding student preferences and optimizing programs.
2. Enhancing Institutional Competitiveness – Identifying the most popular universities and their enrollment trends.
3. Supporting Policy Decisions – Assisting policymakers in resource allocation and educational planning.

Applications

1. Universities: Develop programs based on student demand.
2. Policymakers: Address gaps in education and fund programs strategically.
3. 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.