Men are opting out of college. New England’s campuses are missing them.

The Boston Globe

A striking graph from @hilarysburns in the Boston Globe. And this is after what is likely favorable disparate treatment of men in the college admissions process (aka affirmative action). Should lead us to think harder about what can be done at earlier stages to narrow the gap. pic.twitter.com/liz0hhZNou

— Jason Furman (@jasonfurman) February 7, 2026