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Outcomes and benefits of the ACE program
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The Accelerate, Complete, Engage (ACE) program, a sister program to ASAP, continues to demonstrate strong outcomes for CUNY students. The program shows significant benefits in terms of graduation rates and long-term economic impact.
- Supports nearly 3,000 students across seven CUNY senior colleges
- Students in the program achieved a four-year graduation rate 12.4 percentage points higher than non-participants
- A recent study found net benefits of nearly $43,000 per ACE participant, primarily driven by greater lifetime earnings
- The study also found an average benefit of over $25,000 for the children of ACE participants
Alicia Alvero
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ACE, the sister program of ASAP, supports nearly 3,000 students across seven CUNY senior colleges and continues to demonstrate strong outcomes.
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Students in the program achieved a four year graduation rate, 12.4 percentage points higher than qualifying students who did not participate with notable differences observed among students of color.
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A recent report from Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy found net benefits of nearly $43,000 per CUNY ACE participant, primarily driven by greater lifetime earnings.
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The study also found an average benefit of over a 25,000 for the children of ACE participants, quantifying the intergenerational benefits of post secondary education.