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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

DU Closes $12 Million Budget Gap but Financial Concerns Persist

THE DENVER GAZETTE article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.

December 13, 2024

This Week In 5 Numbers: The Coming Decline in High School Graduates

HIGHER ED DIVE article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.

December 13, 2024

Weekly Roundup: LA Times Spotlights OCDE’s Model Curriculum Projects, Brea Olinda Senior Launches Nonprofit to Expand STEM Access, And More

OCDF NEWSROOM article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.

December 13, 2024