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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 | December 04, 2025
Transfer Students: A Key NKU Strategy to Offset the Impending Enrollment Cliff
An article from The Northerner reports on enrollment data from the University of Northern Kentucky. Research from WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduate Students is cited. View original source.
Rural America, Growth Area?
An article from The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on the growing population of high school seniors in rural areas and how colleges are trying to serve their needs. WICHE Vice President, Policy Analysis and Research, Patrick Lane, is quoted. ...
December 03, 2025
Public Colleges Face Financial Crisis as Federal Cuts, State Budget Pressures Mount
News article from The EDU Ledger reports on federal and state budget cuts affecting public colleges and universities. Data from WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduate Students is cited.
November 13, 2025
Higher Education’s Uncertain Fiscal Future
An article from Pew reports on federal cuts, state budget strain and enrollment challenges. Data from WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduate Students is cited. Read the complete article here.
November 12, 2025