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The enrollment cliff crisis: How to pivot, not panic

Niche

Were talking about that dreaded enrollment cliff , and its no longer impending. Higher ed has started to feel the brunt of a steady decline in enrollment, a trend underscored by recent data. The most significant driver of the higher education enrollment cliff is the sharp decline in birth rates following the 2008 economic recession.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. Increased competition Community college enrollment is facing several new external threats outside of the traditional competition from other colleges.

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How Do Online Student Expectations Diverge and Converge Across Generations?

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Consistencies Two of the most important consistencies across the three generations are: Decision Making Priorities : Online students of all generations prefer to enroll close to home but will opt for a more distant program if they can’t find a program that meets their needs nearby.

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Looming Enrollment Cliff Poses Serious Threat to Colleges

BestColleges

College officials call this demographic phenomenon the "enrollment cliff." Enrollments have been dropping for a decade and cratered during the COVID-19 pandemic. To make matters even worse, a dangerous precipice looms on the near horizon, a demographic phenomenon known as the enrollment cliff. What Is the Enrollment Cliff?

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Improve the precision of student enrollment forecasting

EAB

Blogs Improve the precision of student enrollment forecasting January 31, 2023 Jeff Pidcock Director of Budgeting and Business Transformation, Miami University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Resources Hanover Research (May 2011). Carollo, T.,

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College Enrollment Continues to Rebound, but Slowly

BestColleges

A new report shows that undergraduate enrollment rose 2.5% Overall, enrollment numbers still fall far below pre-pandemic totals. Finally some good news for an industry desperate for it: Higher education enrollment is up. This upward trajectory marks the second consecutive semester of enrollment growth following last fall's 1.2%

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5 Best Online High Schools in Georgia: List + Tips

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In Georgia, over 15,000 students were enrolled in online schools during the 2019-2020 school year. GCA enrolls around 11,000 students each year, with current students spanning grades K-12 from every county and school district in Georgia. Established in 2011, the school offers tuition-free education to students in grades K-12.