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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.
Financial Pressures Push Up College Prices, Reversing Recent Trends
An article from Georgetown University about the tuition increases students face as higher education institutions grapple with higher operating costs and inflation. Data from Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduate Students is referenced. Read the...
October 31, 2025
ICYMI: CUNY Deepens Centerbridge, Bain Ties to Help Students Land Jobs
The City University of New York is deepening its ties with firms like Centerbridge Partners and Bain & Co. to expand programs aimed at helping students graduate with job offers in a bid to boost enrollment and retention. Data from...
October 29, 2025
Higher Ed Leaders are Holding the Line as Enrollment Cliff Looms Ahead
Higher Ed leaders are interviewed about college enrollment. This article from Capital Analytics Associates also cites WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door analysis about high school graduate projections. Read the article here.
October 16, 2025