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Rensselaer County colleges: Which ethnic group was most represented in 2022-23 school year's admission?

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Christopher Ames President | Russell Sage College

Christopher Ames President | Russell Sage College

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

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%.

Students' Ethnicity Percentage in Rensselaer County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White57.8%
Asian11.7%
Hispanic9.3%
Black or African American8.9%
U.S. nonresident4.4%
Multiracial4.3%
Unknown4.1%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.1%

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