As Michigan’s number of high school graduates is projected to decline to less than 90,000 in the next 15 years — down from 123,576 in 2008 — recruitment of out-of-state students becomes increasingly important to Michigan colleges that historically have been attended by in-state residents, The Detroit News reported.
The declining number of Michigan high school graduates forces Michigan colleges to draw from out-of-state.
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Because Michigan is producing fewer high school graduates, in-state colleges such as Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University, which primarily are attended by Michigan residents, must find a way to combat the declining rates.
According to The Detroit News, CMU’s preliminary enrollment figures report the college has nearly 20 percent fewer incoming freshmen than two years ago.
The report also said EMU is working to expand its reach and attract students outside of its typical enrollment pool.
Chelsea Hoedl is an intern reporter for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at choedl@mlive.com.