Hussar, W. and Bailey, T. (2009) Projections of education statistics to 2018 US Department of Education National Center for Educational Statistics: Washington DC The education department’s projections for schools granting degrees show enrollment will increase: 38% for Hispanic students, 26% for black students and 4% for white students 16% for women and 9% for men 9% for students ages 18-24; 25% for students 25-34; 12% for students 35 and older 12% for undergraduates