The First Post-Affirmative Action Class Enters College

2024/9/6

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The Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action has led to a complex shift in college demographics. Early data reveals a decline in Black student enrollment at some elite institutions like MIT and Amherst, while other schools like Duke, Yale, and Princeton have maintained similar levels. The trend for Hispanic students is even more varied, with some schools showing declines, others holding steady, and some even seeing increases. This initial data highlights the varied responses to the ban and suggests a need for further analysis as more data becomes available.

Decline in Black student enrollment at MIT and Amherst.
Varied trends for Hispanic student enrollment.
Overall picture remains complex with more data needed.

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The Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action last summer was expected to drastically change the demographics of college campuses around the country.

David Leonhardt, who has written about affirmative action for The Times, explains the extent and nature of that change as the new academic year gets underway.

Guest: David Leonhardt), a senior writer who runs The Morning), The Times’s flagship daily newsletter.

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Two elite colleges have seen shifts in racial makeup) after the affirmative action ban.
The Supreme Court decision last year rejected affirmative action) programs at Harvard and North Carolina.

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