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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 | February 11, 2025
Looming ‘Enrollment Cliff’ for High School Graduates Threatens Future of Higher Education
THE WASHINGTON TIMES article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
Teetering On the Edge: The Enrollment Cliff Nears as Higher Education Hangs in the Balance
LUMINA FOUNDATION article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 12, 2024
Fact Check Team: College Freshmen Enrollment Drops 5% Amid Rising Tuition Costs
THE NATIONAL NEWS DESK article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 12, 2024
Most States Will See a Steady Decline in High School Graduates. Here’s the Data
EDUCATION WEEK article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 11, 2024
