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

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John M. Ferretti, President and CEO | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

John M. Ferretti, President and CEO | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

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

Of the 6,033 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 71.3% were white. This is a decrease of 39.1% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

U.S. nonresident students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by students of unknown ethinicity.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the five universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 35.3%. Gannon University reported the largest student body, with 3,091 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 Erie County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White71.3%
U.S. nonresident7.8%
Unknown5.8%
Black or African American5.7%
Hispanic4.9%
Multiracial2.8%
Asian2.2%

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