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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 | October 16, 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.
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.
August 20, 2025
University of Iowa Launches ‘Proactive’ Committee to Hunt for Revenue and Boost Efficiency
Higher Ed Dive story about the University of Iowa committee to explore more revenue opportunities. Data from Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates is linked. View the original source here.
August 19, 2025
Florida Tech Plans Expansion Amid Enrollment Surge
Article from the Orlando Business Journal about the Florida Tech expansion. The story references Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates. View the original source here. ($)
August 12, 2025