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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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Featured Media Mention | October 28, 2026
Out-of-state universities are choosin’ Texas. Tarrant-area colleges hope students do, too
An article from Fort Worth Report explores how out-of-state universities are recruiting Texas students and how Tarrant-area institutions are responding to competition. It cites WICHE’s projection of 13% fewer high school graduates nationwide by 2041, while Texas is projected...
Triad Universities Defy Enrollment Cliff with Growth, Record-Breaking Numbers
An article from the Triad Business Journal ($) reports that Wake Forest University, High Point University, A&T, Winston-Salem State, UNC Greensboro, and Greensboro College are among colleges with record-breaking fall 2025 enrollment. View the original source.
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Private Colleges Give Back 57 Cents on the Tuition Dollar. The Students Went Elsewhere
An article from Business Model Analyst discusses the different strategies institutions are utilizing to weather the declining pool of high school graduates. Data from Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates is cited. View original source.
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