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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.
As 2025’s Demographic Cliff Looms, How Far Will College Enrollment Fall?
FORBES 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
A Steady Drop Projected for High School Grads
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAILY 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
High School Graduation Numbers Will Decline. How to Prepare
UNIVERSITY BUSINESS 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
