Affirmative action

Since the Supreme Court ended race-conscious admissions policies, a wave of U.S. colleges and universities have phased out race-based scholarships. What will it mean for students’ enrollment and future debt?…

A handful of highly selective institutions have released demographic data on their incoming Class of 2028 cohorts, the first class admitted since the 2023 Supreme Court decision ending race-conscious admissions.

Research exploring demographic changes at U.S. colleges shows limited gains in diversity at selective institutions from 2009-19. The report urges stakeholders to “zoom out” and ensure that they are not…

A new study shows a significant decline in law school enrollment among Black and Latine students at public institutions in states that prohibited affirmative action, possibly signaling what’s ahead given…

The debate around the scope of last year’s Supreme Court ruling ending race-based affirmative action in college admissions has allowed state policymakers to push for the end of scholarships that…

Colleges and counselors alike are encouraging applicants to share meaningful stories about their identities; the role of difference, discrimination, and diversity in their lives; and how those experiences could shape…

A new report on the state of first-year college applications as of Nov. 1 shows a 41% increase in applicants since 2019-20, growth driven in part by a surge in…

A new report from the Department of Education recommends ways states and highly selective colleges and universities can expand college access and affordability to increase racial and economic diversity.

The Departments of Education and Justice explained the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious affirmative action and offered guidance on how U.S. colleges and universities can continue…

Native American students face unique barriers to higher education. The end of race-conscious affirmative action threatens to increase those obstacles.