Justice Dept. finds UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions
The Justice Department found that UCLA's medical school illegally considered race in admissions, discriminating against white and Asian American students by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants. The department cited data showing admitted Black and Hispanic students had lower average GPAs and test scores than their Asian American and white counterparts.
The Justice Department found that UCLA's medical school illegally considered race in admissions. A year-long investigation found the school discriminated against white and Asian American students by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants. The department cited data showing admitted Black students had an average GPA of 3.72 in 2024, compared to 3.84 for Asian Americans and 3.83 for white students. The medical school's application process included a question about marginalized groups in 2024 and 2025, which the department took issue with. The Trump administration's finding sets the stage for a voluntary resolution or potential legal action, with penalties including loss of federal funding. The case is part of the administration's ongoing scrutiny of colleges' admissions processes following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that forbade affirmative action.
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