There have been at least four reports that predict vastly different increases in student enrollments by 2005.
Growth is predicted for enrollments, i.e., headcount.
CPEC and the DOF base their predictions on population data and on the assumption that statewide adult participation rates in higher education will increase from present levels. They see no support for the assumption of an increase in participation rates. They observed that the percentage of adults attending California s public colleges has declined since 1971. The rate for 18-24 year olds has increased but the rate for those 25 and older has fallen. They conclude that the growth in statewide enrollment for all segments will be steady and moderate, not of tidal wave proportions.