Florida will continue experiencing population growth over the next two decades, meaning the statewide demand pool for a State University System (SUS) education is expected to grow as well. This report examines ways that the SUS might manage this growth in undergraduate students over the long-term.

While the proposed policy options are not expected to be implemented in a year (or even five years), given the current slowing or freezing of state universities’ projected enrollment, it is important that the state start considering this issue now or face more difficult growth management decisions down the line. Additionally, it is important to note that these policy options are not mutually exclusive and, thus, could be implemented in combination.