Trump Administration Demands Admissions Data from Top Medical Schools

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The Trump administration is demanding that Stanford University, UC San Diego, and Ohio State University medical schools provide detailed admissions data within a month or risk losing federal funding. The Justice Department claims it is investigating possible 'race discrimination' in medical school admissions, though critics say the administration is redefining 'race discrimination' to target diversity programs.

Why it matters

This move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to roll back diversity initiatives at universities across the country. The demand for extensive admissions data raises concerns about the administration's motives and the potential impact on medical education and research, especially at institutions that have made efforts to increase diversity in their student bodies.

The details

The Justice Department has sent letters to the three medical schools, giving them a deadline of April 24 to provide seven years of data on applicants, including test scores, GPAs, and ZIP codes. The government also wants information on family relationships between applicants and alumni or donors, as well as internal communications about diversity efforts and correspondence with drug companies related to admissions policies. Failure to comply could result in a loss of federal funding.

• The Justice Department notified the universities of the investigation on March 25, 2026.
• The schools have until April 24, 2026 to provide the requested data.

What’s next

The judge will decide by April 24, 2026 whether to allow the Trump administration to withhold federal funding from the medical schools if they do not comply with the data request.