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

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Dr. William Scott Rule, Ph.D. President | Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Dr. William Scott Rule, Ph.D. President | Big Sandy Community and Technical College

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

Of the 2,576 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 94% were white. This is an increase of 19.1% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Multiracial students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Asian students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 19.1%.

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 Floyd County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White94%
Multiracial2%
Asian1%
Black or African American1%
Hispanic1%
Unknown1%

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