×
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.
Related Topics in Higher Education
Media Mentions
Featured Media Mention | November 02, 2026
As courting students gets tougher, colleges vie to make the admissions process friendlier
An article from The Hechinger Report explores how colleges and universities are making their admissions processes more welcoming and accessible as competition for prospective students increases. The article cites WICHE projections that the number of high school graduates nationwide...
LMU falls to No. 109 in U.S. News & World Report national university rankings
An article from The Los Angeles Loyolan reports on Loyola Marymount University’s placement at No. 109 in U.S. News & World Report’s national university rankings. View original source.
September 22, 2026
How college is changing: The trends reshaping higher education in Connecticut and beyond
An article from CT Insider explores trends reshaping higher education in Connecticut and nationwide, including rising costs, questions about degree value, enrollment pressures and evolving admissions practices. It cites WICHE projections of a continued decline in high school graduates...
September 18, 2026
Seton Hall navigates enrollment changes amid national decline
An article from The Setonian examines Seton Hall University’s FY2027 budget and its response to national enrollment decline and financial pressure. The article includes commentary from WICHE’s Patrick Lane and references WICHE research on enrollment trends. View original source.
September 17, 2026