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2025 PeopleGrove Engagement Impact Report

Institutions that embed human connection into the student experience—through mentorship, networking, alumni engagement, and career access—are the ones seeing measurable impact: stronger retention, better career outcomes, and increased alumni giving.

Download this report to learn:

  • How students who engage in community experiences are more likely to stay enrolled and graduate
  • The measurable impact of connection on confidence, career outcomes, and giving
  • How engagement improves outcomes across race, ethnicity, and first-gen status

2025 Engagement Impact Report

Engagement Drives Everything

From enrollment to retention to alumni giving, the most valuable asset in higher ed is connection.

The 2025 Engagement Impact Report reveals how meaningful relationships—from acceptance through alumnihood—fuel student confidence, persistence, and loyalty. Backed by data from thousands of learners across 50+ institutions using PeopleGrove, this report redefines engagement as a strategic lever for institutional sustainability.

What You'll Learn:

  • How students who engage in community experiences are more likely to stay enrolled and gratuate
  • The measurable impact of connection on confidence, career outcomes, and giving
  • How engagement improves outcomes across race, ethnicity, and first-gen status

 

Why It Matters: 

Engagement isn't a touchpoint—it's a trajectory. The institutions building community from day one are seeing real results: higher yield, greater retention, and deeper alumni loyalty.

If you're looking for ways to build a future-ready institution, this report is your blueprint.

Get the data, insights, and quotes that prove engagement is more than a metric—it's your mission.

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