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Another small college closes as declining enrollment and a hot job market bite

by Stephanie Hughes

Apr 12, 2023

More than half a dozen have announced they're closing over the past year or so.

A hot job market and other factors have driven a record decline in college enrollment starting in 2019, which particularly affects small colleges.

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Inside the stressful job of a college admissions dean

by Amy Scott

Dec 22, 2015

For small colleges, recruiting enough students can be a challenge.

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