Forecasting University Enrollment: An Historical Case Of A College Of Business In Northeast United States Of America

Abstract

This article attempts to provide a framework for predicting enrollments accurately and in a timely fashion. Several projection models are developed for predicting full-time, first-time enrollment.  A case of a regional University in NJ with a large college of business – which we will call COB (standing for College of Business, its primary focus) for purposes of anynomity -- is used to provide an historical example.  Information on competitive analysis is also provided.