The Coming Demographic Cliff in Higher Education: A Looming Crisis?
2025-09-13
A perfect storm is brewing in US higher education. Declining birth rates, exacerbated by the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, are creating a "demographic cliff." Over the next decade, the number of high school graduates will fall by 13%, forcing colleges to adapt or face closure. While elite universities will likely weather the storm, smaller regional colleges and liberal arts schools face an existential threat. Families need to carefully consider financial stability and long-term prospects when choosing a college, as tuition discounts will become more prevalent, but resource cuts may also follow.
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