Abstract: In the process of popularization of higher education in China, students from urban and wealthy families are more likely to get high-quality higher education opportunities, while students from rural and poverty-stricken areas have relatively limited opportunities. The difference of higher education opportunities between urban and rural children is not only reflected in the quantity, but also in the quality. The gap between urban and rural economy and the development level of basic education are the main reasons for this difference, and to a certain extent, the current enrollment system in colleges and universities strengthens the difference. Among them, the enrollment system based on scores, recommendation and comprehensive evaluation is not conducive for the rural students to get into the key universities. Therefore, in the design of college enrollment system, we should pay more attention to the enrollment opportunities of rural students. Not only should we adopt a preferential policy towards rural students, but also take measures to improve the quality of rural basic education and the comprehensive ability of rural students.

Key words: key universities, reform of enrollment system, education equity, rural students