Colleges At Risk Of Closing 2024. Since the onset of the pandemic, colleges have been shutting down rapidly, now at a rate of one every week. There are often warning signs that a college may be at risk of closure.
Small private colleges, especially those in rural areas, are among the most at risk for closure, according to higher education experts. The college’s board of trustees announced this month that the school is closing at the end of the semester after years of declining enrollment and financial.