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Watch the Webcast Recording of the 11th Edition Knocking at the College Door Release
For many years, demographers have warned that the number of high school graduates would peak then decline, adding new pressure to postsecondary enrollments facing the proverbial “cliff.” As predicted, the United States next year will reach its highest peak ever for high school graduates and then enter a period of slow and steady decline, according to the 11th edition of Knocking at the College Door, which was released December 11, 2024. Read the press release.
Media Mentions
Featured Media Mention | March 15, 2025
Not A Do or Die Moment: Despite Failed Merger, Bluffton University Remains Financially Stable
THE LIMA NEWS article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
SC’s Largest Colleges Celebrate Record Applicants for Fall 2025. Most Aren’t From SC.
SOUTH CAROLINA DAILY GAZETTE article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
March 10, 2025
SIUE Financial Deficit Spurs Budget Cuts, Layoffs as Enrollment Declines
THE DAILY EGYPTIAN article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
March 04, 2025
Willamette Prepares for Potential Upcoming Drop in Enrollment Following Nationwide Demographic Cliff
THE COLLEGIAN article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
February 24, 2025
