Americans Are Turning Away From Higher Education
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
Freshman enrollment at four-year colleges has dropped by 8.5% at public universities and 6.5% at private universities in 2024 compared to 2023. Overall freshman enrollment at all higher education institutions dropped by…
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