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The College Affordability Crisis

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CHAPTER

Navigating the Demographic Cliff in Higher Education

This chapter examines the looming demographic challenges impacting college enrollment due to declining birth rates and the aftermath of the 2008 recession. Experts discuss the significance of this shift on future student admissions and workforce development, highlighting the struggles faced by middle-income families and the rising costs of education. The conversation also addresses the urgent need for colleges to adapt to these changes while ensuring affordability and supporting underrepresented students.

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