Jessica Orth, Academy Director, Cosmetology Instructor | Crave Beauty Academy
Jessica Orth, Academy Director, Cosmetology Instructor | Crave Beauty Academy
Of the 22,385 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 54% were white. This is an increase of 24.3% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the 10 universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 30%. Wichita State University reported the largest student body, with 12,049 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%.
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Hispanic | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| U.S. nonresident | 7% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
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