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Enrollment Slump Forces Hampshire Closure, 60 Colleges Shut

6/20/2026

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U.S. colleges face enrollment declines that are creating budget deficits and driving campus closures.
Hampshire College said in April it will close after the fall semester because of low enrollment.
The Federal Reserve notes about 60 college closures per year and 32 four-year schools shut or merged since 2020.
A Council for Adult and Experiential Learning survey shows 41.7 million Americans 25-64 plan to enroll in education within two years.

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Story summary

U.S. colleges face enrollment declines that are creating budget deficits and driving campus closures.
Hampshire College said in April it will close after the fall semester because of low enrollment.
The Federal Reserve notes about 60 college closures per year and 32 four-year schools shut or merged since 2020.
A Council for Adult and Experiential Learning survey shows 41.7 million Americans 25-64 plan to enroll in education within two years.