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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 | April 09, 2025
The Reason Dozens of Mass. Colleges Could Close Within a Decade (Hint: it’s not Trump)
The Boston Globe story referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
Sonoma State Turnaround Plan Calls for Boosting Enrollment 20%
Higher Ed Dive story referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
April 08, 2025
Acceptance Rate Rises Slightly to Between 19 and 20%
The Denisonian story referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
April 02, 2025
University Offers Buyouts, Voluntary Separations Ahead of Reorganization
The Hawk Newspaper story referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
April 02, 2025
