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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.
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Media Mentions
Featured Media Mention | August 22, 2026
America’s College Enrollment Map is Being Redrawn
An article from Axios summarizes the regional impact of a declining pool of high school graduates on higher education institutions. Data from Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates is cited. View original source.
12 Reasons Some Colleges are Closing Their Doors
An article from The Queen Zone cites high school graduation data from WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates in its discussion of multiple factors influencing college closures. View original source here.
May 11, 2026
Graduation by the Numbers
An article from The Oakdale Leader cites demographic data from WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates while discussing notable figures regarding high school graduation in the United States. View the original source here.
May 08, 2026
Higher Education at a Crossroads: Fiscal Considerations for States
A report from the National Conference of State Legislators cites data fromWICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates while discussing the impacts of shifting demographies, policy issues, and state economic landscapes on funding higher education at the...
May 07, 2026