College enrollment falls slightly as youth numbers shrink
Washington AP reports more than 12 million students enrolled in U S colleges last fall, down 1 percent from the prior year. Part time enrollments steady while full time dropped 2 percent with community colleges down 4 percent, and public four year colleges up 1.7 percent part time. Enrollments of full time freshmen rose 1 percent amid a 2.6 percent decline in 18 to 24 year olds as the postwar baby boom ages pass university entry. The survey covers over 70 percent of campuses.