The fall semester is underway at colleges nationwide, with the incoming freshman class of 2028 being the first admitted post the Supreme Court's ruling against race-based admissions policies. The focus now shifts to analyzing the demographic composition of this year's freshmen and assessing any changes in diversity compared to previous years.
One key observation is the varying trends in enrollment among different racial and socioeconomic groups. While some schools have reported a decline in black student enrollment, others have seen an increase in Asian student enrollment. Additionally, there has been a rise in the number of students from first-generation college backgrounds.
