Black enrollments at selective U.S. colleges and universities

Last update: Friday 10/12/18

As part of its effort to identify the colleges and universities whose affirmative action policies have been the most successful, this report defines the "Black 6-year 75 Percent 50 Group". The name doesn't exactly roll off the tip of one's tongue, so let's break it down. It designates the accredited U.S. colleges and universities wherein 75 percent of the first-time, full-time Black students who enter in a given year receive bachelors degrees at some point within the next six years; only institutions that graduate at least 50 Black students every six years are included in the group. 

HBCUs and MOOCs

Last updated: Friday 12/13/13

A. The edX Partnership

Academia's good news last week was the announcement by Harvard University and M.I.T. that they were forming a partnership called edX that will offer online courses. Each partner will invest $30 million in this venture. (Click here for a video of their press conference.)