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Student body in Calhoun County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

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Michael Firlein Director Of Education | LinkedIn

Michael Firlein Director Of Education | LinkedIn

White students were the most represented ethnicity among students at Calhoun County universities in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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%.

Students' Ethnicity Percentage in Calhoun County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White66.1%
Black or African American10.8%
Hispanic8.5%
Unknown5.9%
Multiracial4.7%
Asian2.7%
U.S. nonresident0.9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.7%

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