Updated September 2, 2026

College closures,
clearly explained.

Search a college, program, or state. See what changed, when it happened, and the source behind it.

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Coverage includes 3,769 federal primary-location records since 1990, including 617 matched degree-granting colleges.

8federal college closure records dated 2026
10confirmed closures not yet in the federal file
2,833program closures and other changes
508colleges with multiple warning signs
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See what changed.

Latest changes

College closures, program changes, staff reductions, and accreditation actions

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Closed colleges

Closure dates, locations, and official records.

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College watchlist

Public signs of financial, enrollment, oversight, or staffing pressure.

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Program changes

Closures, teach-outs, admission pauses, and approval changes.

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By state

Closures by state.

Federal closure records since 2020. Select a state to see its closures, program changes, and watchlist.

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Historical trend

Degree-granting
closures by year.

Select a year to see the colleges behind its count. These matched records are narrower than the full federal closed-school file.

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New records

Latest changes.

College closures, program changes, and staff reductions are listed separately.

College closures

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California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA · Closure scheduled · End of the 2026–27 academic yearHampshire CollegeAmherst, MA · Closure scheduled · Dec. 31, 2026Labouré College of HealthcareMilton, MA · Academic operations ceased · Aug. 26, 2026 (state notice listed Aug. 31)University of Valley ForgePhoenixville, PA · Academic instruction ceased · Aug. 26, 2026

Program changes

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University of Maryland Global CampusManagement Information Systems · Programs closing to new studentsUniversity of Maryland Global CampusPublic Safety Administration · Programs closing to new studentsBowling Green State UniversityHuman Service · Admissions suspended

Staff reductions

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Washington State University VancouverWA · 65 workforce actions, including 22 involuntary staff cuts and 2 filled faculty positionsFull Sail UniversityFL · 180 positions eliminatedThe University of Texas at TylerTX · 99 employees accepted voluntary buyouts
Quick answers

What the data can tell you.

Which U.S. colleges have closed?

The closure tracker includes 3,769 Federal Student Aid primary-location records dated since 1990, plus current official announcements that have not yet appeared in the federal file.

Does a watchlist signal mean a college will close?

No. The watchlist shows documented financial, enrollment, accreditation, federal oversight, and workforce signals. It does not predict that a college will close.

Where can I find program closures and layoffs?

The unified actions database connects 2,833 program records and 199 workforce records to their dates, institutions, and original sources.

Method

Every record
includes its source.

College, campus, and program closures stay separate. Watchlist signals are evidence, not predictions.