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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 | October 16, 2025
Higher Ed Leaders are Holding the Line as Enrollment Cliff Looms Ahead
Higher Ed leaders are interviewed about college enrollment. This article from Capital Analytics Associates also cites WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door analysis about high school graduate projections. Read the article here.
Numbers on the Teacher Shortage, High School Grads, State Tests, More
POCONO RECORD article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
March 21, 2025
Not A Do or Die Moment: Despite Failed Merger, Bluffton University Remains Financially Stable
THE LIMA NEWS article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
March 15, 2025
SC’s Largest Colleges Celebrate Record Applicants for Fall 2025. Most Aren’t From SC.
SOUTH CAROLINA DAILY GAZETTE article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
March 10, 2025