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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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

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Dr. Melody Edmonds President | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

Dr. Melody Edmonds President | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

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

Of the 577 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 76.9% were white. This is an increase of 52.1% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Hispanic 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 grew by 71.7%.

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 Warren County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White76.9%
Hispanic12%
Unknown6.1%
Multiracial2.9%
Black or African American2.1%

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