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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.
This Week In 5 Numbers: The Coming Decline in High School Graduates
HIGHER ED DIVE article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 13, 2024
DU Closes $12 Million Budget Gap but Financial Concerns Persist
THE DENVER 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 13, 2024
Teetering On the Edge: The Enrollment Cliff Nears as Higher Education Hangs in the Balance
LUMINA FOUNDATION article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 12, 2024