<P> Estimates on the portion of students in higher education taking remedial courses vary . At two - year colleges the percentage reported of students taking at least 1 remedial course varies from 41 % to as high as 60 % , . Students from low - income households , African American students and Hispanic students are more likely to enroll in remedial courses . National estimates show that among two - year college students , students age 17 - 19 are most likely to enroll in remedial courses followed by students age 20 - 24 and then students age 25 + . </P>
<P> Estimates on the portion of students in higher education taking remedial courses vary . At two - year colleges the percentage reported of students taking at least 1 remedial course varies from 41 % to as high as 60 % , . Students from low - income households , African American students and Hispanic students are more likely to enroll in remedial courses . National estimates show that among two - year college students , students age 17 - 19 are most likely to enroll in remedial courses followed by students age 20 - 24 and then students age 25 + . </P>
who is most likely to be referred for remedial reading instruction
who is most likely to be referred for remedial reading instruction
African American students Hispanic students Students from low - income households
African American students Hispanic students Students from low - income households