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 | April 23, 2025
Ithaca College Works to Decrease Budget Deficit Through Revenue Enhancement
Ithaca.com story covering the ways Ithaca College is addressing its budget deficit by implementing revenue-enhancement strategies, including expanding graduate programs and increasing fundraising efforts. Patrick Lane, WICHE Vice President, Policy Analysis and Research, is quoted.
University Offers Buyouts, Voluntary Separations Ahead of Reorganization
The Hawk Newspaper story referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
April 02, 2025
A Better Measure of Financial Health
Inside Higher Ed story referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
March 28, 2025
This Week in 5 Numbers: University of Pennsylvania Hit with $175M in Stop-Work Orders
HIGHER ED DIVE story referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
March 28, 2025