Of the 1,517 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 42.5% were white. This is a decrease of 15.9% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
U.S. nonresident 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 fell by 14%. Missouri Valley College reported the largest student body, with 1,494 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 Saline County Universities in 2022-23 School Year
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 42.5% |
| U.S. nonresident | 27.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% |
| Multiracial | 4% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
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