The Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action has led to a decrease in Black enrollment at some of the nation’s top universities, including Amherst College, MIT, and Washington University in St. Louis. Schools are now relying on outreach programs and personal statements to meet diversity goals, as they are no longer able to consider race in admissions. Some universities, such as Yale and Sarah Lawrence College, have seen steady or slight increases in Black enrollment, while others, like Tufts University, have experienced drops. The ruling was a victory for those opposing race-based considerations in admissions, with conservative activist Edward Blum leading the effort to eradicate affirmative action. Blum’s group accused universities of discriminating against Asian Americans and favoring Black and Latino students. Some Asian Americans have criticized these claims as a way to undermine affirmative action. MIT has already released demographic data for its incoming class of 2028, indicating a significant drop in Black enrollment compared to previous years. Blum praised schools that are using race-neutral methods to foster diversity, suggesting that casting a wide net for students benefits the entire student body and society as a whole.
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