Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Several more states are expected to introduce similar legislation in 2025. More than half of colleges that admit 25% or fewer applicants still provide advantages to alumni children. The report indicates that 86% of colleges that ended legacy consideration did so voluntarily, while 14% were required by state legislation.
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