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This research report explores the characteristics and outcomes for student parents who are enrolled in Washington community and technical colleges (CTCs). Nationally, student parents make up more than 20% of undergraduates. At Washington CTCs, student parents comprise 20% to 40% of students who report their family status between the 2008 and 2024 academic years.1 This analysis describes the characteristics, educational pathways, and workforce outcomes for student parents enrolled in Washington CTCs and how they compare to CTC students without dependents. The descriptive analysis does not account for all factors that may contribute to these outcomes, and no causal relationships are identified
