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News reports and higher education experts suggest that the Trump administration’s actions against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs may have the ironic effect of negatively impacting white college men. This outcome is predicted because some selective colleges previously used gender considerations in admissions to maintain an even gender balance on campus, a practice that often benefited male applicants.
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Gender Balancing Practices: Many private, selective colleges historically admitted a higher percentage of male applicants than female applicants to prevent their campuses from becoming predominantly female, as women generally apply to college at higher rates and often have higher high school GPAs and test scores.
The Irony: While the Trump administration’s scrutiny of college admissions focused heavily on ending race-based considerations, its push to eliminate all “race or sex” based preferences meant that the legal loophole allowing for gender-based admissions (under Title IX) also came under threat.
Potential Impact: By forcing colleges to stop considering gender in admissions to avoid federal scrutiny or loss of funding, institutions would have to rely on “neutral” admissions criteria that would likely favor female applicants, who are, on average, more academically qualified by standard measures (grades and test scores). Experts predicted that if gender preferences were eliminated, the undergraduate population at some schools could skew significantly female overnight.
Evidence from Data: Research by Princeton economist Zachary Bleemer noted that top private colleges that likely consider gender in admissions have a higher percentage of male students compared to public universities that do not, suggesting a “thumb on the scale” for male applicants. For example, data showed some institutions accepted a higher percentage of men than women applicants in recent years.
Broader Harm: Beyond admissions, the dismantling of general DEI infrastructure—such as support systems and mentorship programs—has been found by researchers to harm not just students of color but all students by making the college system less accessible and supportive

12/06/2025

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News reports and higher education experts suggest that the Trump administration’s actions against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs may have the ironic effect of negatively impacting white college men. This outcome is predicted because some selective colleges previously used gender considerations in admissions to maintain an even gender balance on campus, a practice that often benefited male applicants. Key Details Gender Balancing Practices: Many private, selective colleges historically admitted a higher percentage of male applicants than female applicants to prevent their campuses from becoming predominantly female, as women generally apply to college at higher rates and often have higher high school GPAs and test scores. The Irony: While the Trump administration’s scrutiny of college admissions focused heavily on ending race-based considerations, its push to eliminate all “race or sex” based preferences meant that the legal loophole allowing for gender-based admissions (under Title IX) also came under threat. Potential Impact: By forcing colleges to stop considering gender in admissions to avoid federal scrutiny or loss of funding, institutions would have to rely on “neutral” admissions criteria that would likely favor female applicants, who are, on average, more academically qualified by standard measures (grades and test scores). Experts predicted that if gender preferences were eliminated, the undergraduate population at some schools could skew significantly female overnight. Evidence from Data: Research by Princeton economist Zachary Bleemer noted that top private colleges that likely consider gender in admissions have a higher percentage of male students compared to public universities that do not, suggesting a “thumb on the scale” for male applicants. For example, data showed some institutions accepted a higher percentage of men than women applicants in recent years. Broader Harm: Beyond admissions, the dismantling of general DEI infrastructure—such as support systems and mentorship programs—has been found by researchers to harm not just students of color but all students by making the college system less accessible and supportive

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