The changing demographics of admitted college students.

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Title: The changing demographics of admitted college students.
Authors: Alonso, Johanna
Source: Tennessee Tribune. 9/11/2025, Vol. 36 Issue 37, pA7-A7. 1/4p.
Subjects: Affirmative action programs, Black students, University & college admission, Supreme Court justices (U.S.), United States. Supreme Court, School enrollment, Hispanic American students, Population statistics
Abstract: The article analyzes the impact of the Supreme Court's 2023 ban on affirmative action, showing a decline in admission rates for Black and Hispanic students despite an increase in their applications. Topics include the shifting demographics of college applicants and admitted students, the limitations of using only enrollment data to assess the ruling's effect; and the complex factors influencing these trends beyond the legal change.
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Abstract:The article analyzes the impact of the Supreme Court's 2023 ban on affirmative action, showing a decline in admission rates for Black and Hispanic students despite an increase in their applications. Topics include the shifting demographics of college applicants and admitted students, the limitations of using only enrollment data to assess the ruling's effect; and the complex factors influencing these trends beyond the legal change.
ISSN:10675280