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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 | August 20, 2025
The Art of Prospect Nurturing: 5 Tips to Turn Inquiries Into Enrollments
Insight article from Stamats about nurturing prospective students into enrollment. Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates is cited. View the original article here.
America Approaches ‘Demographic Cliff’
NEWSWEEK article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
January 09, 2025
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
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
