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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.
Reasons High School Graduation Numbers Will Decline
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 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
Higher Education Report Projects a 17% Decline in PA High School Graduates Through 2041
GLENSIDE LOCAL 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
Committee on the College at Wise Discuss Successes Despite Worries About Enrollment
THE CAVALIER DAILY article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 10, 2024
