The article focuses on the issue concerning the debate on affirmative action and diversity rationale among colleges and universities in the U.S. It examines the diversity at the University of Michigan in the light of the two cases slated, Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger, concerning its admission policies. It also discusses the implications and consequences accompanied in adopting specific educational policies. Also, it highlights the value of social sciences that drive these issues.