The ‘enrollment cliff’ is here. America’s 18-24 population is projected to shrink by roughly 2.5 million over the next decade.

The ‘enrollment cliff’ is here.
America’s 18-24 population is projected to shrink by roughly 2.5 million over the next decade.
Expect many college closings and program downsizing. In some regions, the shakeout will be brutal. pic.twitter.com/UHJqwBjIFR

— Peter Mallouk (@PeterMallouk) September 24, 2026