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Randolph County colleges: Which ethnic group was most represented in 2022-23 school year's admission?

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Dr. Martin Eggensperger President | Black River Technical College

Dr. Martin Eggensperger President | Black River Technical College

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

Of the 1,566 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 91% were white. This is an increase of 13.5% 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 only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 13.5%.

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 Randolph County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White91%
Black or African American3%
Hispanic3%
Multiracial2%
Asian1%

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