Inside the Enrollment Cliff Hitting US Colleges

Context: The United States is experiencing a decline in its college-age population, resulting in a significant challenge for universities that have high fixed costs and are struggling to fill their campuses. In response, some schools, such as Bowling Green State, are introducing career-focused programs to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. Institutions that fail to adapt to this trend are facing severe consequences, including cuts, closures, and economic repercussions for the towns that rely on them.