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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Guaranteed SJSU Admission for Eligible Morgan Hill Students
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This Week In 5 Numbers: The Coming Decline in High School Graduates
HIGHER ED DIVE article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 13, 2024
Fact Check Team: College Freshmen Enrollment Drops 5% Amid Rising Tuition Costs
THE NATIONAL NEWS DESK article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 12, 2024
Education Pipeline
THE JOB article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 12, 2024