The Modern College of Design in Ohio abruptly announced it will shutter its physical campus in June, citing enrollment challenges that made continued operations unsustainable. The college said it would move to online instruction the same day it announced closure, and it plans to pursue transfer agreements while refunding tuition, fees, and deposits for summer or fall terms. Although federal headcount data showed student numbers increased in recent years, the report indicates the college only returned to pre-pandemic levels. The closure joins a broader wave of closures affecting niche programs that have struggled with market headwinds, even as accrediting bodies have varied in how early they flag operational risk. For students, the immediate issue is continuity—transfer pathways and refund timelines. For the sector, the event highlights how quickly enrollment-driven financial stress can translate into campus exits.