Higher education has experienced continued growth since the mid-20th century, but the pool of students likely to attend college is projected to rapidly decrease. Even the most selective institutions should expect and prepare for difficulties in meeting enrollment and revenue goals. Threatened by years of financial strain, a steep downturn in the nation’s birthrate, and growing skepticism about the price and value of a college degree, higher education must address declining enrollment numbers quickly and effectively, before this complex challenge becomes an existential crisis.
The Chronicle’s latest report,
“The Looming Enrollment Crisis: How Colleges Are Responding to Shifting Demographics and New Student Needs,” traces the turbulent future of enrollment numbers and tuition revenue. This new report examines how colleges can best prepare for continued declines, and offers strategies for how to make the difficult decisions that will ensure the long-term survival and prosperity of academic institutions.
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