Half of U.S. adults disapprove of selective colleges considering race and ethnicity in admissions decisions, while a third approve

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December 6, 2023

Striking findings from 2023

Half of U.S. adults disapprove of selective colleges considering race and ethnicity in admissions decisions, while a third approve

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