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

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John Cook Director | Delaware Learning Institute Of Cosmetology

John Cook Director | Delaware Learning Institute Of Cosmetology

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

Of the 133 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 66.2% were white. This is an increase of 4.8% 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 two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year was unchanged at 133. Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology reported the largest student body, with 82 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 Sussex County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White66.2%
Black or African American14.3%
Hispanic10.5%
Multiracial8.3%
Unknown0.8%

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