From the latest estimates on future populations of high school graduates to financial forecasts for higher ed, here are the top-line figures from some of our biggest stories of the week.
By the numbers
10.3%
The projected drop in high school graduates between 2025 and 2041, according to the latest forecast by Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. The number of graduates is expected to peak next year between 3.8 million and 3.9 million, beginning a long-anticipated decline in traditional-age college students.
33%
The approximate share of private colleges that will see budget deficits of over 2% in 2025 amid high expenses and enrollment pressures, according to estimates from analysts at Moody’s Ratings. They also expect 20% of public institutions to have similar budget issues.
