About a quarter say they personally have been disadvantaged by efforts to increase diversity; about one-in-ten say they have personally benefited | Pew Research Center

June 6, 2023

2. Perceived impacts of factoring race and ethnicity into college admissions

About a quarter say they personally have been disadvantaged by efforts to increase diversity; about one-in-ten say they have personally benefited

About a quarter say they personally have been disadvantaged by efforts to increase diversity; about one-in-ten say they have personally benefited

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2. Perceived impacts of factoring race and ethnicity into college admissions
Most Republicans say considering race and ethnicity in college admissions makes the process less fair
On effects of considering race and ethnicity in college admissions, Asian and Hispanic adults offer the most mixed assessments
Views of the effects of considering race and ethnicity in college admissions differ by education level
Those who approve of factoring race and ethnicity into admissions say it’s good for equal opportunity in the U.S., improves educational experiences; disapprovers say it results in a less fair process, less-qualified students, is bad for equal opportunity
About half of White adults see no positive outcomes from considering race, ethnicity in college admissions
About a quarter say they personally have been disadvantaged by efforts to increase diversity; about one-in-ten say they have personally benefited