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Ban on Race-Conscious Admissions Reshapes College Demographics

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Source: The New York Times
Ban on Race-Conscious Admissions Reshapes College Demographics
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After the 2023 Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions, a Class Action analysis of 2024 data finds underrepresented minority freshmen rising at public flagship and less-selective colleges (overall +8%), while the most selective schools cut Black (−27%) and Latino (−10%) enrollment. Notable gains include Mississippi (+50% Black) and Miami (+45% Latino); Ivy Plus schools saw about a 25% drop in Black representation. Experts warn of a cascade effect that could perpetuate long‑term inequities, and some HBCUs did not see universal gains.

Topics:nationeducation#college-enrollment#diversity-equity-inclusion#education#higher-education#public-universities#race-conscious-admissions
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