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

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Mary B. Hawkins President | Bellevue University

Mary B. Hawkins President | Bellevue University

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

Of the 10,808 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 53% were white. This is an increase of 12.9% 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 only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 21.4%.

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 Sarpy County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White53%
Black or African American17%
Hispanic17%
Unknown6%
Asian3%
Multiracial3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%

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