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America’s college campuses are entering a period of major change. The pool of traditional college-age students is shrinking, and many young people are rethinking whether college is worth the cost.

MPR News guest host Kerri Miller and her guests talk about why colleges are expecting fewer students, how public and private institutions are preparing, and what’s influencing whether — and where — young people decide to pursue higher education.

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Colleges are preparing for what's known as the enrollment cliff — a coming drop in student enrollment. MPR News guest host Kerri Miller and her guests talk about what's behind the decline and what it means for the future of higher education.

America’s college campuses are entering a period of major change. The pool of traditional college-age students is shrinking, and many young people are rethinking whether college is worth the cost.MPR News guest host Kerri Miller and her guests talk about why colleges are expecting fewer students, how public and private institutions are preparing, and what’s influencing whether — and where — young people decide to pursue higher education.

The college enrollment cliff is here: Now what?

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The college enrollment cliff is here: Now what?

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