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

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School Counselor Ryan Suitor | Twitter

School Counselor Ryan Suitor | Twitter

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

Of the 12 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 75% were white. This is an increase of 80% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Black or African American students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 9.1%.

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 Orleans County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White75%
Black or African American25%

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