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

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Dr. Evan D. Duff President | North Carolina Wesleyan College

Dr. Evan D. Duff President | North Carolina Wesleyan College

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

Of the 3,894 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 40.6% were white. This is a decrease of 15.2% 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 two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 9.4%. Nash Community College reported the largest student body, with 2,645 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 Nash County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White40.6%
Black or African American35.6%
Hispanic8.4%
U.S. nonresident5.2%
Unknown4.6%
Multiracial3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%
Asian0.7%

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