Several reports highlight financial and demographic pressures facing U.S. higher education. San Diego County reports a long-term decline in public school enrollment due to falling birth rates and migration, predicting further losses and potential school closures. Meanwhile, growing undergraduate tuition fees, a decline in international student numbers linked to visa policy changes, and universities’ reliance on high-fee international enrollments strain budgets. Colleges also face financial penalties amid legal disputes over antisemitism and federal funding freezes. Despite challenges, undergraduate enrolments at UK universities reach record levels of first-choice placements, supported by higher A-level results and inclusive admissions.