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

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Steven M Corey, PhD President | Olivet College

Steven M Corey, PhD President | Olivet College

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

Of the 1,075 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 61.9% were white. This is a decrease of 8.1% 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 2.5%. The University of Olivet reported the largest student body, with 860 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 Eaton County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White61.9%
Black or African American20.1%
Hispanic6.5%
Unknown5.1%
Multiracial4.9%
Asian0.9%
U.S. nonresident0.7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.3%

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