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

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John Daniels Principal and Director | Randolph Technical Center

John Daniels Principal and Director | Randolph Technical Center

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

Of the 659 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 45.8% were white. This is an increase of 18.9% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Students of unknown ethinicity comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by U.S. nonresident students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 2.8%. Davis & Elkins College reported the largest student body, with 650 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 Randolph County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White45.8%
Unknown35.5%
U.S. nonresident7.9%
Black or African American5%
Hispanic3.9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1.1%
Asian1.1%

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