Trump’s demand for admissions data sends wary colleges scrambling
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US colleges are racing to comply with President Donald Trump's demand for admissions data, which could be used to crack down on campus diversity efforts. The data, including race, GPA, and test scores, is due by Wednesday, with a federal judge considering whether the mandate is enforceable.
US colleges face a Wednesday deadline to submit admissions data. The data includes race, GPA, and test scores for all applicants since 2019. The Trump administration says this is necessary to ensure schools aren't giving preferential treatment based on race. A federal judge is considering whether the mandate is enforceable. The administration has made it clear that colleges could lose access to federal funds if they're found to be in violation of antidiscrimination law. Many colleges are trying to supply the data, despite a lawsuit from 17 Democratic states to prevent its collection.
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