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US Universities Face Declining Grad Student Numbers
22 Jul
Summary
- Graduate schools are a long-standing financial pillar in US higher education.
- Cornell University saw a significant drop in new graduate students last year.
- Declines in graduate enrollment are evident across most university schools.
For decades, graduate schools have provided substantial financial support to US higher education institutions. However, this crucial foundation is now showing signs of instability across the nation.
Cornell University experienced a notable decline, enrolling 209 fewer new graduate students in the previous year. This decrease was not isolated, as enrollment figures fell across nearly all of Cornell's graduate schools.
This situation reflects a wider trend impacting universities nationwide, suggesting a systemic issue with graduate student recruitment and retention.
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