MIT releases post-affirmative action enrollment data

The incoming freshman class at MIT is less diverse, with only 16% identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander, down from 25%.

MIT's dean of admissions, Stu Schmill, stated, 'We expected that this would result in fewer students from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups enrolling at MIT... That's what has happened.'

The Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action has directly impacted the demographics of MIT's incoming class, reflecting broader trends in higher education.

While the percentage of white students remained stable at 37%, Asian American student representation increased from 40% to 47%, highlighting shifting demographics.

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