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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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An article from The Hechinger Report explores how colleges and universities are making their admissions processes more welcoming and accessible as competition for prospective students increases. The article cites WICHE projections that the number of high school graduates nationwide...
Samford enrollment hits record high as freshman class grows nearly 10%
An article from Alabama Daily News reports Samford University’s record total and freshman enrollment, while discussing demographic changes expected to shape college recruitment. WICHE’s high school graduate projections are cited. View original source.
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Why 90% of colleges still don’t require the SAT, even as the Ivy League returns to it
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University of Utah could cut up to 15% of staff ahead of future enrollment drops
An article from Higher Ed Dive reports that the University of Utah is considering a 5% to 15% reduction in staff as it prepares for projected enrollment declines and financial pressures. It cites WICHE projections that Utah’s high school...
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