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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 12, 2025
Higher Education’s Uncertain Fiscal Future
An article from Pew reports on federal cuts, state budget strain and enrollment challenges. Data from WICHE’s Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduate Students is cited. Read the complete article here.
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
San Jose State University Pledges Guaranteed Admission to Students from Gilroy and Morgan Hill Districts Starting Fall 2026
Patrick Lane, WICHE Vice President of Policy Analysis and Research, is quoted in this article regarding guaranteed admission to San Jose State University for eligible graduating seniors from the Gilroy and Morgan Hill districts in California. Read the article...
October 15, 2025