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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

College Athletics Banking on Fans’ Passion

An editorial from Metro News about college athletics and enrollment. WICHE and the 11th Edition of Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates are mentioned. View the original source here.

July 01, 2025

The Class of 2025 is the Largest Graduating High School Class in U.S. History

A story from the Houston Chronicle about the graduating class of 2025. The 11th Edition of Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates is mentioned. View the original source here.

May 21, 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.

May 11, 2025