Christopher Ames President | Russell Sage College
Christopher Ames President | Russell Sage College
Of the 16,292 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 57.8% were white. This is an increase of 5.1% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Asian 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 5.7%. Hudson Valley Community College reported the largest student body, with 9,140 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 | 57.8% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| U.S. nonresident | 4.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
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