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

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Dr. Ray Staats President | Craven Community College

Dr. Ray Staats President | Craven Community College

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

Of the 2,701 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 58% were white. This is a decrease of 3.7% 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 only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 0.4%.

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 Craven County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White58%
Black or African American17%
Hispanic9%
Multiracial5%
Asian4%
Unknown4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%
U.S. nonresident1%

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