Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
Legacy college admissions favor wealthy families, widening equity gaps. However, the overlooked student-parents, making up nearly a quarter of undergraduates, could significantly impact higher education’s future. Despite higher GPAs, only 37% graduate in six years. Their children witness the struggles and successes of their education journey. Institutions should support student-parents by identifying them, providing childcare, and making campuses child-friendly. This not only improves current outcomes but also influences future generations’ perception of higher education. Reframing legacy admissions to include student-parents can create a more inclusive, impactful legacy.