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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.
Willamette Prepares for Potential Upcoming Drop in Enrollment Following Nationwide Demographic Cliff
THE COLLEGIAN article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
February 24, 2025
Looming ‘Enrollment Cliff’ for High School Graduates Threatens Future of Higher Education
THE WASHINGTON TIMES article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
February 11, 2025
The coming decline in high school graduate counts, in 5 charts
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
January 27, 2025
