Top 12 Challenges Facing Higher Ed in 2025—and the Exemplars Solving Them: An overview of the most urgent issues impacting higher education, with examples of how some institutions are beginning to respond.
The Change Leader, Inc.
MARCH 27, 2025
Higher Ed Challenge 1: Declining Enrollment and Demographic Shifts Challenge: Enrollment numbers have decreased significantly, dropping from 18 million students in 2016 to 16.5 For example, discussions around loan forgiveness, free community college, or changes to Title IX can directly impact institutional operations.
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