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

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Dr. Eric Ward, Superintendent | Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

Dr. Eric Ward, Superintendent | Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

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

Of the 563 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 47.1% were white. This is a decrease of 30.3% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Multiracial 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 only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 11.1%.

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 Carter County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White47.1%
Multiracial16%
American Indian or Alaskan Native11%
Unknown11%
Hispanic9.9%
Black or African American4.1%
Asian1.1%

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