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North Dakota Defies Enrollment Cliff with Rising Graduates

1/10/2025

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North Dakota stands apart from the looming national "enrollment cliff," with its high school graduates expected to peak in 2034. This resilience stems from factors like migration and robust fertility rates. In contrast, colleges across the nation grapple with dwindling freshman enrollments, driven by shifting demographics and evolving views on the worth of higher education.

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Story summary

North Dakota stands apart from the looming national "enrollment cliff," with its high school graduates expected to peak in 2034. This resilience stems from factors like migration and robust fertility rates. In contrast, colleges across the nation grapple with dwindling freshman enrollments, driven by shifting demographics and evolving views on the worth of higher education.