The Modern College of Design in Ohio will shutter its campus in June after citing enrollment challenges, with the president telling students the school can no longer support operations. The closure announcement also said the institution pivoted to online instruction the same day and will work on transfer agreements and refunds for tuition, fees, and deposits. Although federal headcount data showed only modest changes—214 students in fall 2024 versus 189 in 2023—the institution described a stability problem despite having nearly returned to pre-pandemic enrollment levels. The accreditor, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, reportedly had not issued public warnings before the announcement. The closure highlights how thin margins and enrollment volatility are forcing private career-focused colleges to make abrupt decisions, even when accrediting oversight does not flag immediate compliance concerns.