Mike Hurwitz’s research spans topics from kindergarten age of entry laws to the long-term impacts of college choice, and everything in between.

Research Highlights

📄 “The Impact of Legacy Status on Undergraduate Admissions at Elite Colleges” Economics of Education Review, 2011

This study quantified the admissions advantage of legacy applicants and has become a central citation in debates on the topic.

Featured in: The New York Times (“How Big Is the Legacy Boost at Elite Colleges? – July 27, 2023); The Huffington Post, Chronicle of Higher Ed.

📄 “Access to Four-Year Public Colleges and Degree Completion”
Journal of Labor Economics, 2017

This study demonstrates how public college access affects degree attainment—a core reference in discussions about expanding higher education pathways.

Featured in: The New York Times (“College for the Masses” – April 24, 2015)