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Student body in Jefferson County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

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Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, President | Franciscan University of Steubenville

Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, President | Franciscan University of Steubenville

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

Of the 33,192 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 54.5% were white. This is a decrease of 27.7% 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 three universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 30.6%. Eastern Gateway Community College reported the largest student body, with 30,364 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 Jefferson County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White54.5%
Black or African American18.4%
Hispanic16.2%
Multiracial5.7%
Asian3%
Unknown1.2%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.9%
U.S. nonresident0.1%

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