How will universities handle diversity goals now that affirmative action is illegal? 

As universities across the country settle into the fall semester, and high school seniors begin applications for fall 2025, declining enrollment and the elimination of diversity considerations in admissions are contributing to structural shifts in higher education, influencing student choices and experiences. 

U.S. News & World Report recently released its Best National University Rankings for the U.S., with a category for diversity of student enrollment. The top-ranked school, Princeton University...