In addition a Roman Catholic elementary school, St. Pius X, closed last year, citing declining enrollment.

Emanuel cited flat enrollment and a 7% graduation rate as the reasons.

In 1994 the high school was closed, citing low enrollment and fiscal expenses.

While UConn cites higher test scores and increasing enrollment, other state schools without great sports teams do, too.

A official document from the administration cited "low enrollment" and "mounting financial obligations" as the main reasons why the school had to close.

Last month Boston University reflected a national trend when, citing falling enrollment, it announced that it would close its 41-year-old nursing school next year.

The authorities argued that another boycott was weakening, citing "very encouraging" enrollment for the new year at segregated black schools.

After 37 years, Grenville Christian College announced its closure on July 30, 2007, citing declining enrollment and unspecified financial pressures.

But he damages his cause by lavish spending and by refusing to participate in the city's campaign finance program, citing high Democratic enrollment in his district.

Beginning in late 2004 the debate concerning coeducation resurfaced when, citing decreased enrollment, Wells College announced that it would adopt coeducation.