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

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Daniel Long President | Enterprise State Community College

Daniel Long President | Enterprise State Community College

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

Of the 2,010 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 63% were white. This is an increase of 11.9% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Black or African American 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 11.9%.

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 Coffee County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White63%
Black or African American18%
Hispanic7%
Multiracial6%
Unknown3%
Asian2%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%
U.S. nonresident1%

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