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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 | December 04, 2025
Transfer Students: A Key NKU Strategy to Offset the Impending Enrollment Cliff
An article from The Northerner reports on enrollment data from the University of Northern Kentucky. Research from WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduate Students is cited. View original source.
What High School Graduating Classes Might Look Like in 2041
EDSOURCE 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
Indiana High Schools Expected to Graduate 10% Fewer Students in 2041: Report
This article, from The Journal Gazette, 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 Graduates to Peak in 2025, with Slightly Deeper-Than-Expected Declines Ahead
This article, from Higher Ed Dive, 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