Any individual may apply for admission to the rural regional college established under this article, provided that preference in admissions, tuition and fees may be given to residents of the multicounty area designated by the secretary under section 1904-G(a)(2). In considering applicants for admission, the rural regional college shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, marital status, ethnic group or religion.
24 P.S. § 19-1909-G