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New York: White students most represented ethnicity at Cattaraugus County universities 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 Cattaraugus County universities in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Of the 1,885 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 77.1% were white. This is an increase of 4.3% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 3.2%. St Bonaventure University reported the largest student body, with 1,856 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 Cattaraugus County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White77.1%
Hispanic6%
Black or African American4.9%
U.S. nonresident3.9%
Asian3%
Multiracial3%
Unknown1%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.1%

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