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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.
Nearly 80 US Colleges May Face Closure Within 5 Years, Even as Ivy League Schools See Enrollment Surge: Philadelphia Fed Research Shows
THE TIMES OF INDIA article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 16, 2024
High School Graduate ‘Enrollment Cliff’ Threatens HE Future
UNIVERSITY WORLD NEWS article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 14, 2024
College Freshmen Enrollment Drops Amid Rising Tuition Costs ($)
CAPITAL 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 14, 2024
