MIT Reports Significant Decline in Diversity Following Affirmative Action Ban

The Supreme Court ruling has led to a sharp drop in the enrollment of Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander students at MIT.

The percentage of Black students in MIT's Class of 2028 dropped from 15% to 5%.
Hispanic student enrollment fell from 16% to 11%.
The proportion of Asian American students increased from 41% to 47%.
MIT has launched new recruitment and financial aid initiatives to address the diversity gap.
Dean of Admissions Stu Schmill confirms the academic readiness of the new class remains high despite reduced diversity.