Matriculates refer to students who are enrolled in formal academic studies at a college or university. There are several synonyms for matriculates, such as scholars, enrollees, students, attendees, pupils, learners, candidates, and applicants. These words each have a slightly different connotation, such as "scholars" implying a higher level of academic excellence, while "applicants" suggests those who are still in the process of being accepted into the school. "Learners" is a more general term that can be applied to anyone engaged in the process of acquiring new knowledge. Regardless of the specific word used, all of these terms describe individuals who are pursuing an education at an academic institution.