Question

By 2050, will there be fewer than 400 public 4-year colleges in the US?

6 comments6

Total Forecasters36

Community Prediction30% (21% - 39%)

Make a Prediction

50%

community: 30%

Authors:

RyanBeck A_R Matej erikhoel

Opened:

Jan 19, 2022

Closes:

Jan 2, 2050

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2056

Public university

United States

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