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Student body in Hampton city universities comprised mostly of Black or African American students in 2022-23 school year

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Kenny Lister, Director Of Education And Training | LinkedIn

Kenny Lister, Director Of Education And Training | LinkedIn

Black or African American students were the most represented ethnicity among students at Hampton city universities in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Of the 9,079 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 50.6% were Black or African American. This is an increase of 2.4% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Hispanic students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the four universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 3.2%. Virginia Peninsula Community College reported the largest student body, with 6,018 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 Hampton city Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
Black or African American50.6%
White29.9%
Hispanic7%
Multiracial5.3%
Unknown2.8%
Asian2.7%
U.S. nonresident0.7%

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