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

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Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website

Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website

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

Of the 485 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 55.7% were white. This is a decrease of 43.2% 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 two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 35.5%. Autry Technology Center reported the largest student body, with 458 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 Garfield County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White55.7%
Hispanic20.2%
Unknown10.3%
Multiracial7.8%
Black or African American2.3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.9%

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