Mexico university graduation rates show significant attrition

Data from the Claudia Sheinbaum government report reveals significant attrition rates within the Mexican education system. According to figures from the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), only 34% of students who began primary school in the 2008-2009 cycle successfully obtained a university degree 16 years later.

The breakdown of student progression shows a steady decline at each academic stage. While 97% of students complete primary school, only 81% finish secondary school. In upper secondary education (high school), the graduation rate drops to 60%. The decline is most pronounced in higher education, where only 44% of students enroll in a faculty and just 34% complete their university training.

Although official figures indicate that higher education covers 47.5% of applicants, the data suggests that increasing enrollment capacity alone is insufficient to ensure students graduate.