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Oklahoma: White students most represented ethnicity at Johnston County universities in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Tim Faltyn, President | Murray State College

Dr. Tim Faltyn, President | Murray State College

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

Of the 2,282 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 65% were white. This is an increase of 24.7% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Multiracial 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 5.6%.

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 Johnston County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White65%
Multiracial18%
Hispanic12%
American Indian or Alaskan Native2%
Black or African American2%
Unknown1%

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