U.S. Naval Academy Ends Race-Conscious Admissions Following Trump Administration Directive

The policy change, implemented in February 2025, follows an executive order eliminating diversity programs in the military, with the Justice Department now assessing the impact on ongoing litigation.

The U.S. Naval Academy officially ended the consideration of race, ethnicity, and sex in its admissions process as of February 2025.
This policy shift was directed by an executive order issued by President Trump in January 2025, which eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the military.
Vice Admiral Yvette Davids, the Naval Academy's superintendent, issued revised guidance to implement the change, aligning with new Defense Department policies.
The Justice Department has requested a suspension of the Students for Fair Admissions lawsuit to determine if the case is now moot due to the policy change.
The decision comes after a December 2024 federal ruling upheld the Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions, citing national security interests, which are now being revisited under the new policy.