Universities that eliminated admission test requirements saw gains in student body diversity

Universities that eliminated admission test requirements saw gains in student body diversity

Universities that have eliminated standardized test requirements for admissions in recent years generally experienced gains in diversity in their student bodies, according to research by the University of California, Davis. However, if the universities also faced recent financial shortfalls or enrollment declines, or continued to prioritize quantitative academic criteria such as test scores and class rank, these gains in diversity diminished or …

Eliminating Testing Requirements Can Boost Student Diversity

The percentage of underrepresented minority students increased in some cases after universities stopped requiring applicants to submit standardized test scores, according to a study published Monday in the American Sociological Review.

Study Finds Test-Optional Admissions Policies Can Boost Diversity, But Results Depend on Institutional Priorities - Davis Vanguard

Universities that have eliminated standardized test requirements for admissions have seen gains in diversity, but these gains are diminished or disappear if the universities also face financial shortfalls, enrollment declines, or prioritize quantitative academic criteria.