Q&A: Cornell releases demographic data for ‘exceptional’ incoming class

Cornell has released additional data related to the incoming class of 2028, the first cohort of undergraduate students admitted since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prohibited race-conscious admissions practices.

Lisa Nishii, vice provost for undergraduate education and vice provost for enrollment, said that Cornell complied with the requirements of the court's decision and remains fully committed to robustly supporting a diverse student body through individualized, holistic reviews of applicants that yield a compositionally diverse incoming class that reflects broad differences in worldviews, experiences and interests.

The Chronicle spoke with Nishii about the data.