Diverse Enrollment Trends: Declines at CMU and Pitt, Increases Elsewhere Following Race-Conscious Admissions Ban

The 2024 college freshman class marks the first affected by the Supreme Court's race-neutral admissions ruling. Enrollment data from CMU and Pitt reveals significant declines in Black and Hispanic students, while Asian and white enrollments increased. Other institutions showed varied trends, raising questions about future diversity in higher education.