Exact statistics on actual drop out rates are estimated because many colleges do not conduct follow up surveys or exit interviews. An estimate of students who drop out of colleges 35% of students in there first year of school drop out. From 2000-2006 the rate is at its highest and more then half of college students enrolling don't graduate. Even with the increasing need for a college degree to
. obtain a job. Some reasons for dropping out of school are working, debt, feelings of being overwhelmed, poor study skills, are a few of the most common.
