The Trump administration has issued directives requiring universities, including elite Ivy League institutions, to submit comprehensive admissions data disaggregated by race, sex, standardized test scores, and academic metrics. This unprecedented transparency measure aims to ensure compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admissions. The Education Department will audit data accuracy, signaling intense federal scrutiny on admissions practices nationwide. The administration’s approach is viewed as a critical step in reshaping admissions towards merit-based criteria while stirring concerns over potential reinforcement of socioeconomic disparities.