Who makes Columbia and Princeton’s Class of 2029, and why Black enrolment is falling as international numbers hold steady

Columbia and Princeton’s Class of 2029 reflects shifting trends in elite admissions. While international student enrolment remains steady, Black representation continues to decline following the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ban. Asian enrolment has rebounded, and more students are withholding race data. These shifts highlight the tensions between merit, diversity, and policy shaping the future of US higher education.