An analysis finds that many flagship public universities and less selective colleges registered notable increases in Black and Hispanic enrollments after bans on race‑conscious admissions took hold. The data suggests that institutions and applicants are still navigating post‑affirmative‑action landscapes with variable outcomes across states and campuses. Admissions officers and state policymakers are evaluating recruiting, outreach and financial‑aid practices that might account for the shifts, while equity advocates emphasize the continued need for support services and targeted recruitment to sustain access gains for underrepresented students.