--- title: Download The Shrinking Campus Report description: "The Shrinking Campus: Navigating the Enrollment Crisis in Higher Education" image: https://landis-technologies.com/hubfs/20250704_1800_3D%20Report%20Cover_remix_01jzc1eq16er3rs160n44bb5f4.png --- [![cropped-Landis (1)](https://landis-technologies.com/hubfs/cropped-Landis%20(1).webp)](https://landis-technologies.com) - [Home](https://landis-technologies.com) - [Blog](https://landis-technologies.com/listen.education-blog) - Publications - [The Shrinking Campus](https://landis-technologies.com/shrinking-campus-report-download) - [The Enrollment Cliff](https://landis-technologies.com/enrollment-cliff-book) - [Beyond the Call Center](https://landis-technologies.com/beyond-the-call-center-download) - About The Enrollment Cliff Report 2025 # A State-by-State Analysis of U.S. Higher Education Trends Higher education is facing an unprecedented enrollment crisis driven by declining demographics, economic shifts, and evolving student needs. *The Shrinking Campus* provided admissions leaders with a detailed state-by-state analysis and actionable insights to effectively respond, adapt, and thrive. Now that the proverbial cliff is here, we are looking for participants to help us keep our insights up-to-date. If you are interested in participating, please **share your email to receive our survey.** Participation only takes a small amount of your time. We will also send a **free copy** of *The Shrinking Campus* book to show our appreciation and compensate for your time. ![20250704_1800_3D Report Cover_remix_01jzc1eq16er3rs160n44bb5f4](https://landis-technologies.com/hubfs/20250704_1800_3D%20Report%20Cover_remix_01jzc1eq16er3rs160n44bb5f4.png) GET THE DATA ## The Higher Education Landscape Transformed From 2010 to 2024, U.S. higher education experienced unprecedented changes. National enrollment declined from 21 million to 18.6 million students, while individual states implemented innovative policies to counter demographic challenges and economic pressures. This comprehensive report analyzes trends across all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. [LEAR MORE](https://landis-technologies.com/listen.education-blog/announcing-my-new-book-the-enrollment-cliff) ![trends-1](https://landis-technologies.com/hubfs/trends-1.png "trends-1") HOW CAN WE HELP? ## Unlock Data-Driven Strategies to Reverse Enrollment Declines ![map](https://landis-technologies.com/hubfs/map.png) #### Detailed State-by-State Enrollment Data Gain a clear, data-rich overview of enrollment changes from 2010–2024 across all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories, including community colleges, public universities, private institutions, and for-profit colleges. ![aid](https://landis-technologies.com/hubfs/aid.png) #### Tuition-Free and Financial Aid Policies Explore how pioneering programs—like Tennessee Promise, Michigan Reconnect, and New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship—have successfully reversed enrollment declines and what lessons your institution can apply. ![mergers-expansions](https://landis-technologies.com/hubfs/mergers-expansions.png) #### Successful Institutional Mergers and Expansions Understand the dynamics behind major institutional restructurings in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and beyond, illustrating how strategic consolidation and expansion can sustain growth. ![projections](https://landis-technologies.com/hubfs/projections.png) #### Demographic Projections and Strategic Recommendations Prepare for the future by examining critical enrollment forecasts and implementing proven strategies to recruit, retain, and graduate a diverse student body amid demographic shifts and economic pressures. **Landis Technologies LLC** 1120 Division Highway Ephrata, PA 17522 717.733.0793 © 2025 All rights reserved. [Privacy](https://docs.landis.cloud/legal/privacy)     [Terms](https://docs.landis.cloud/legal/terms)         [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software)