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Judge rejects Duke, peers’ attempt to dismiss lawsuit alleging price-fixing through Early Decision admissions
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A lawsuit accusing Duke and dozens of other universities of colluding to inflate tuition through their Early Decision admissions programs will now move forward after a federal judge rejected the University’s motions to dismiss the claims Friday.
Plaintiffs alleged last August that a group of 32 selective private colleges and universities — including Duke — use Early Decision commitments to reduce competition.
Students applying to universities in the Early Decision round make a binding agreement to attend the institution if they are accepted.
In a separate ruling Friday, Kelley also rejected another October motion to dismiss the case filed by Duke and the non-Massachusetts defendants.
As a result of Kelley’s rulings, the lawsuit will proceed, and Duke will face claims that its admissions process violates federal antitrust law.