That's an increase of 9%.
Almost 7,000 third-level students did not progress to the second year of their course in the 2021/2022 academic year.
That's according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Authority, which shows the rate of drop-outs is up 9%.
Some of the most common reasons for dropping out include poor mental health, financial stress and long commutes to and from campus.
Treasa Fox, Head of Student Counselling TUS Midlands says lecturers are seeing a lot of absenteeisms:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
