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Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Plummet in Black College Enrollment

10/27/2025

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The Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action coincides with a sharp decline in Black enrollment at elite colleges, down to 2% in some freshman classes.
Princeton University has seen a nearly 50% drop in new Black students since 2023.
An Associated Press analysis indicates the trend spans elite schools, while conservative groups monitor admissions for bias.
Experts say colleges can boost diversity by prioritizing lower-income students and reconsidering legacy admissions.

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The Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action coincides with a sharp decline in Black enrollment at elite colleges, down to 2% in some freshman classes.
Princeton University has seen a nearly 50% drop in new Black students since 2023.
An Associated Press analysis indicates the trend spans elite schools, while conservative groups monitor admissions for bias.
Experts say colleges can boost diversity by prioritizing lower-income students and reconsidering legacy admissions.