Students seeking a less costly education have been clamoring to attend community colleges. But they’re facing an unexpected obstacle. According to a recent Pearson Foundation Community College Student Survey, nearly 40% of community college students couldn’t register for a class this semester because it was full.

Here are some other findings regarding community college students:

• 47% have taken at least one course online in fall 2011
• 74% were satisfied with their online course(s)
• 39% would like to take all their classes online

The survey also looked at how community college students are using technology. It found:

• Nearly 10% own a tablet device
• 64% use their tablets for academic-related activities
• 42% use smartphones in the same way

One more interesting area of questions: Did students feel their high schools prepared them for college:

• 52% said no
• 48% would have liked basic skills to be emphasized in high school
• 52% would’ve liked more courses offered
• 49% would’ve preferred more challenging courses to be offered.

What’s your take on the survey results? Let us know in the comments section below.

Tags: college readiness, community colleges, online college courses