Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action Leads to Decline in Diversity at Top Colleges
Recent data shows significant drops in Black, Latino, and Asian American student enrollment following the decision to ban race-conscious admissions.
- MIT and Amherst College report substantial decreases in Black student enrollment for the class of 2028.
- University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University also see declines in underrepresented minorities.
- Schools are adjusting admissions policies and outreach efforts to maintain diversity without considering race.
- Some institutions, like Yale, show mixed results with minimal changes in certain demographics.
- Experts predict the trend will continue, impacting diversity at elite colleges for years to come.