The steep drop in the nation’s birthrate after the 2008 financial crisis has resulted in a sharp decline of traditional-age college students. By 2031, the expected number of high school graduates is expected to decrease by more than 15 percent in the Northeast and Midwest. The South will be the lone region of growth, primarily due to demographic shifts.
While these trends come as little surprise to academic leaders, they will alter the future of higher education for decades.
The Chronicle's report,
"The Looming Enrollment Crisis," examines declining enrollment numbers and stagnant tuition revenue. If offers strategies for making the critical decisions that will ensure the long-term survival and prosperity of academic institutions.
- Ten case studies of institutions that are actively combatting enrollment declines
- A Chronicle survey of more than 250 enrollment officers on their projections and anxieties about the future of higher ed
- Data and analysis on the key trends and shifts that are impacting enrollment
- Commentary from experts on the front lines with advice on how to adapt and respond to emerging student needs
