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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 | November 13, 2025
Public Colleges Face Financial Crisis as Federal Cuts, State Budget Pressures Mount
News article from The EDU Ledger reports on federal and state budget cuts affecting public colleges and universities. Data from WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduate Students is cited.
Alicia Estey’s Multifaceted Approach to Leadership
Article from Money Inc. profiles Alicia Estey, Boise State University’s chief financial and operating officer and vice president for finance and operations, and mentions research from Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates. View the original...
August 07, 2025
The Monday Briefing
CU President Todd Saliman referenced Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates in a recent interview on the Valley Pod. The Monday Briefing and Valley Pod are features of the Alamosa Citizen News. View the original article...
August 04, 2025
Why More Senior Retirees are Moving Onto University Campuses
Article from Bloomberg about the appeal of campus living for retirees as universities face enrollment and financial concerns. View the original source here ($).
July 19, 2025