99 colleges closed in the past year, with experts predicting 99 more closures, primarily affecting small, private liberal arts institutions.

In the past year, 99 colleges have closed, with experts forecasting at least 99 more closures soon, primarily affecting small, private liberal arts institutions. Factors include high tuition costs, job market shifts, and a recent Supreme Court ruling. U.S. college enrollment has dropped by 1 million students over the past decade, and most students from closed colleges receive no assistance in transferring to new schools.

September 25, 2024
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