Lawmakers passed a bill this week that would make California one of the few states in the nation to ban private colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s legacy or donor connections ...

University of California, Berkeley is a public institution that was founded in 1868. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, University of California, Berkeley is ranked No. #15 in National Universities ...

Stanford will continue considering legacy status while no longer being test-optional for the fall 2026 admissions cycle, according to the University’s newly released admissions criteria. The move ...

USC is one of a handful of private universities that, according its most recent data, has considered legacy and donor-connection status in admissions. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Lawmakers ...