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Oklahoma: White students most represented ethnicity at Jackson County universities in 2022-23 school year

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Chad Wiginton, Ed.D - President | Western Oklahoma State College

Chad Wiginton, Ed.D - President | Western Oklahoma State College

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

Of the 1,670 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 53.2% were white. This is a decrease of 1.9% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by multiracial students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 1.6%. Western Oklahoma State College reported the largest student body, with 1,338 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 Jackson County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White53.2%
Hispanic23%
Multiracial10.7%
Black or African American6.2%
Unknown4.8%
American Indian or Alaskan Native2%
Asian0.8%

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