College Lecture Hall UnsplashWhile Stanford and the Ivy League schools brag each year about increased applications, the reality is that for many schools, enrollment is falling. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that overall college enrollment fell by 13 % in the past decade. For community colleges, enrollment is falling even more. Despite falling enrollment rates, however, spending per-student at colleges and universities has only grown in recent years, even when adjusting for inflation. But the findings of this large scale analysis is a dire caveat emptor warning for higher education leadership.

Source: Forbes November 23, 2021 18:21 UTC