The U.S. Department of Justice concluded that the University of California, Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine illegally considered race in its admissions process, according to findings released on Wednesday.
Key Takeaways
The DOJ concluded that UCLA's medical school illegally considered race in admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian candidates. The findings come after a year-long investigation prompted by a lawsuit from the medical advocacy group Do No Harm.
- DOJ found UCLA's medical school discriminated against white and Asian applicants
- Investigation revealed internal policies promoting diversity goals through race-based admissions
- Medical school used holistic review practices that considered race, citizenship, and other factors
- Black and Hispanic admitted students had lower median MCAT scores and GPAs compared to White and Asian applicants
- DOJ seeks voluntary resolution with UCLA but could pursue legal action if no agreement is reached
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2 Differences FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 7 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcat Scores 2023 Cohort | 1 Difference | Fox News provides specific percentiles for MCAT scores, while other sources report general lower average test scores. | ▼ |
| Gpa Gap 2024 Cohort | 1 Difference | Fox News provides specific percentiles for GPAs, while other sources report general lower average GPAs. | ▼ |
| Doj Findings | Broad Agreement | DOJ found UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions. | |
| Investigation Duration | Broad Agreement | Year-long investigation launched in March 2025. | |
| Discrimination Findings | Broad Agreement | UCLA favored Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian candidates. | |
| Data On Admitted Students | Broad Agreement | Black and Hispanic admitted students had lower average GPAs and test scores. | |
| Doj's Next Steps | Broad Agreement | DOJ seeks voluntary resolution but could pursue legal action. | |
| Internal Policies | Broad Agreement | Internal documents showed intent to use race in admissions decisions. | |
| Application Test And Questions | Broad Agreement | Application asked Black and Hispanic applicants to reveal their race. |
Mcat Scores 2023 Cohort
▼Fox News provides specific percentiles for MCAT scores, while other sources report general lower average test scores.
Gpa Gap 2024 Cohort
▼Fox News provides specific percentiles for GPAs, while other sources report general lower average GPAs.
Doj Findings
Broad AgreementDOJ found UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions.
Investigation Duration
Broad AgreementYear-long investigation launched in March 2025.
Discrimination Findings
Broad AgreementUCLA favored Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian candidates.
Data On Admitted Students
Broad AgreementBlack and Hispanic admitted students had lower average GPAs and test scores.
Doj's Next Steps
Broad AgreementDOJ seeks voluntary resolution but could pursue legal action.
Internal Policies
Broad AgreementInternal documents showed intent to use race in admissions decisions.
Application Test And Questions
Broad AgreementApplication asked Black and Hispanic applicants to reveal their race.
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Based on a year-long investigation launched in late March 2025 following a lawsuit filed by medical advocacy group Do No Harm, the DOJ found that UCLA's medical school discriminated against white and Asian American applicants by favoring Black and Hispanic candidates. The department cited data showing admitted students who were Black or Hispanic had lower average grade-point averages and test scores in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The findings escalate the Trump administration’s ongoing scrutiny of colleges’ admissions processes, which has focused on compliance with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action. The DOJ said it is seeking a voluntary resolution with UCLA but could pursue legal action if no agreement is reached. Penalties could include a loss of federal funding.
The David Geffen School of Medicine issued a statement saying its admissions process is 'based on merit' and committed to complying with state and federal laws, adding that it was carefully reviewing the DOJ's findings.
The Justice Department’s investigation revealed internal policies, publicly distributed literature, and email correspondence by leadership at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine showing its intent to use race in admissions decisions. The report cited a document sent by the school's executive director of admissions that emphasized 'holistic review practices' while promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce.
The DOJ also pointed to a required multiple-choice application test and secondary application questions that asked Black and Hispanic applicants to reveal their race, as well as other aspects of its admissions policy it said ran afoul of the Supreme Court decision. The Trump administration cited data showing that Black and Hispanic admitted students had lower median MCAT and GPA scores compared to White, Asian, and undisclosed applicants.
The investigation also revealed that UCLA's medical school intentionally selected minority medical students based on the presumption that minority patients will receive better care from minority doctors. However, the Justice Department found that this focus resulted in selected students having significantly lower GPAs and MCAT scores compared to their White and Asian counterparts.
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