Can a college deny admission due to felony convictions nonviolent?

Yes, a college can deny admission due to felony convictions, even if they are nonviolent. While the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights states that colleges cannot discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, or disability, it does not directly prohibit colleges from denying admission based on criminal history. Colleges may consider many factors when making admission decisions, including the applicant's academic record, test scores, extracurricular activities, and personal statement. In addition many schools require applicants to disclose any felony convictions on their admission application. Depending on the nature of the conviction and the college's policies, a felony conviction, even a nonviolent one, could be a factor in the decision to deny admission.