More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, a new projection shows

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by Jon Marcus
April 13, 2026
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Over a quarter of private colleges, potentially 442 institutions, are at risk of closing, a new projection shows.

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Students currently enrolled or planning to attend private colleges face uncertainty regarding their education and potential loss of tuition investments.

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A new projection indicates that more than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing. This projection estimates that 442 private colleges may be in trouble. This situation is highlighted as one Vermont college finishes its last semester. The data suggests a widespread vulnerability among private educational institutions.

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