Dr. Sara Thompson Tweedy President | Big Bend Community College
Dr. Sara Thompson Tweedy President | Big Bend Community College
Of the 1,736 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 45% were Hispanic. This is an increase of 7.1% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by students of unknown ethinicity.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 2.4%.
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 Grant County University in 2022-23 School Year
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| Multiracial | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black or African American | 1% |
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