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Brown University Faces Gender Bias Amid Admission Scrutiny

12/9/2025

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Brown University received nearly 50,000 applications for 1,700 freshman spots last year.
It admitted 7% of male applicants and 4.4% of female applicants.
Experts warn that U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies may end gender-based admissions advantages.
The administration's push for a Compact for Academic Excellence has stalled.
Research shows top private colleges admit more males than public universities, suggesting bias in admissions.

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Story summary

Brown University received nearly 50,000 applications for 1,700 freshman spots last year.
It admitted 7% of male applicants and 4.4% of female applicants.
Experts warn that U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies may end gender-based admissions advantages.
The administration's push for a Compact for Academic Excellence has stalled.
Research shows top private colleges admit more males than public universities, suggesting bias in admissions.