Michael Firlein Director Of Education | LinkedIn
Michael Firlein Director Of Education | LinkedIn
Of the 4,953 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 66.1% were white. This is an increase of 276.1% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Black or African American students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Hispanic students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the four universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 211.7%. Kellogg Community College reported the largest student body, with 3,427 students.
Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.
Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
---|---|
White | 66.1% |
Black or African American | 10.8% |
Hispanic | 8.5% |
Unknown | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 4.7% |
Asian | 2.7% |
U.S. nonresident | 0.9% |
American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.7% |