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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 | May 11, 2025
Turning the Tassel: 2025 Could be Peak for High School Graduate Numbers
A story from the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel about the graduating high school class of 2025. The 11th Edition of Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates is quoted.
College students — and those not enrolled — see the value in higher education
Higher Ed Dive story covering polls in which the majority of students responded that they view at least one type of degree or higher education credential as very or extremely valuable, and that their future degrees would provide a...
May 07, 2025
Ithaca College Works to Decrease Budget Deficit Through Revenue Enhancement
Ithaca.com story covering the ways Ithaca College is addressing its budget deficit by implementing revenue-enhancement strategies, including expanding graduate programs and increasing fundraising efforts. Patrick Lane, WICHE Vice President, Policy Analysis and Research, is quoted.
April 23, 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.
April 09, 2025
