In U.S., Most Reject Considering Race in College Admissions

By Jeffrey M. Jones. Sixty-seven percent say decisions should be based solely on merit. Two-thirds of Americans believe college applicants should be admitted solely based on merit, even if that results in few minorities being admitted, while 28% believe an applicant's racial and ethnic background should be taken into account to promote diversity on college campuses. Three-quarters of whites and 59% of Hispanics believe applicants should be judged only on merit, while blacks are divided in their views. Read more...