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

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

Of the 84 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 76.2% were white. This is a decrease of 4.5% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by American Indian or Alaskan Native students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 7.7%. Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City reported the largest student body, with 69 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 Rich County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White76.2%
Hispanic21.4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.2%

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