This study examined racial/ethnic differences in baseline neuropsychological test performance among 801 NCAA Division I athletes. Multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVAs) revealed significant differences in attention/processing speed and memory (p<.001), with athletes of color scoring lower than white athletes on 14 of 16 test indices. These findings underscore the need to investigate systemic factors influencing performance disparities. Prioritizing research on athletes of color is urgent, given the role of cognitive testing in return-to-play decisions and athlete safety.