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 21, 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.
Looming Declines in High-School Grads Will Mark ‘Inflection Point’ for Higher Ed
This article, from The Chronicle of Higher Education, references the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections. Original Source
December 11, 2024
Supporting Students To and Through College: What Does the Evidence Say?
This article, from Brookings, references the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections. Original Source
December 11, 2024
High School Graduation Numbers Will Decline. How to Prepare
UNIVERSITY BUSINESS article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 11, 2024