Trump Administration Orders Colleges to Submit New Admissions Data Focusing on Race

The Trump administration has issued a memorandum on August 7, 2026, requiring colleges and universities participating in federal student aid programs to submit new, expanded admissions data. This data will include disaggregated information for applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students, with a primary focus on race, sex, test scores, and GPA. The administration states this is to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's 2023 decision prohibiting race-conscious admissions.