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Like many institutions, Philadelphia-area colleges and universities were reeling from the coronavirus pandemic as they entered fall 2020. Mirroring national trends, enrollment was down, particularly among those students most at risk of basic needs insecurity; fewer students completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and college retention rates dropped. A new report documents how students in the Philadelphia region fared during this challenging time—plus what it will take to ensure they truly thrive once the pandemic ends.