Colleges Close as Falling Us Birth Rate Pushes Them Off ...
1 day ago · America’s tumbling birthrate is pushing colleges toward a “demographic cliff,” where a declining population in the late teens and early 20s could leave campuses empty
Dozens of US Colleges Close as Falling Birth Rate Pushes Them ...
1 day ago · Dozens of US Colleges Close as Falling Birth Rate Pushes Them Off Enrollment Cliff (bloomberg.com) 68 Posted by EditorDavid on Saturday January 17, 2026 @02:34PM from the …
Total College Enrollment Up 1%, But Private Colleges See Declines
3 days ago · Total U.S. postsecondary enrollment grew 1.0% in fall 2025, largely due to more undergraduates at both community colleges and public 4-year institutions.
The perils of the demographic cliff – THE FEED
Jan 17, 2025 · In the first half of 2024, more than one college a week announced plans to close. Demographers say that the demographic cliff arriving in Fall 2025 will kick off larger enrollment …
The Enrollment Cliff Is Looming. Here’s How College Leaders ...
Nov 24, 2025 · By 2041, the overall population of high school graduates will decline by 13%, presenting major challenges for colleges and universities trying to recruit from a dwindling pool. Many …
U.S. colleges face enrollment drop, fewer high school seniors ...
Jan 8, 2025 · Colleges and universities collectively experienced a 15% decline in enrollment between 2010 and 2021, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
The College Enrollment Cliff Is Not as Steep as It Seems
Dec 17, 2025 · For years, headlines have warned that a sharp drop in college-going students is just around the corner, driven largely by declining birth rates and the resulting decrease in the population …