UC San Diego Prioritizes First-Gen, Low-Income Students in New Admissions Policy

Apr 22, 2024, 12:28 AM

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) has announced a controversial new admissions policy effective April 9, prioritizing first-generation and low-income students for enrollment in selective majors such as computer science. This policy excludes students whose parents are college-educated and have an income over $45,000, unless additional spots remain after prioritizing the aforementioned groups. The policy has sparked significant backlash, with critics accusing the university of undermining merit-based admissions and promoting divisive standards.