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

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Dr. Bobby Hall President | Wayland Baptist University

Dr. Bobby Hall President | Wayland Baptist University

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

Of the 2,275 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 36% were Hispanic. This is a decrease of 19.9% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 15.4%.

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 Hale County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
Hispanic36%
White32%
Black or African American15%
Unknown5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
Multiracial4%
Asian2%
U.S. nonresident2%

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