Harvard's Class of 2029 Sees Shift in Demographic Enrollment Trends

TL;DR
Harvard's Class of 2029 saw a decline in Black and Hispanic student enrollment following the Supreme Court's decision to end race-conscious admissions, while Asian American enrollment increased. The university also experienced a rise in acceptance rate due to fewer applications, and continued efforts to promote access through expanded financial aid and support for international students amid geopolitical challenges.
- Black and Hispanic Enrollment Drops, Asian Enrollment Rises for Harvard’s Class of 2029 The Harvard Crimson
- Harvard Records an Increase in Asian Students and a Drop in Black Students The New York Times
- At Harvard this year, fewer Black, Latino, and international students, more Asian Americans The Boston Globe
- Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds AP News
- Black, Latino and international student enrollments drop at Harvard The Washington Post
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