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

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Ray Brooks, Ed.D. Interim President | Cleveland State Community College

Ray Brooks, Ed.D. Interim President | Cleveland State Community College

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

Of the 7,013 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 77.6% were white. This is a decrease of 6.7% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Students of unknown ethinicity comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Hispanic students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the four universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 6%. Lee University reported the largest student body, with 3,446 students.

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 Bradley County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White77.6%
Unknown5.9%
Hispanic5.2%
Black or African American4.8%
Multiracial3.6%
U.S. nonresident1%
Asian1%

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