May 6, 2026

Justice Department Finds UCLA Medical School Illegally Considered Race in Admissions

The Justice Department's investigation concluded UCLA's medical school unlawfully considered race in admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian American students.
Data showed admitted Black and Hispanic students had lower GPAs and test scores, indicating non-academic factors were used to meet diversity goals.
UCLA's admissions process is under scrutiny, with the potential for legal action or loss of federal funding if it does not comply with the Justice Department's findings.