Govt. Requests Admissions and International Student Info From the U of Chicago
Briefly

The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have sought information from the University of Chicago related to its admissions practices and international students. International students represent 18 percent of undergraduates and 32 percent of the total student population. The university stated that while the financial impact is not immediate, these inquiries could adversely affect its financial and operational performance. This scrutiny aligns with broader investigations into higher education admissions practices initiated by the Trump administration, particularly concerning race-conscious admissions practices following a Supreme Court ruling.
The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have requested information from the University of Chicago regarding its admissions practices and international students, noting that international students make up about 18 percent of the university's undergraduates and 32 percent of the total student population.
The documents revealed that while the immediate financial impact on the University is not material, these developments involving the federal government may have a material adverse effect on the financial profile and operating performance of the University.
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