Dr. Jacquelyn Elliott, President/CEO | Central Arizona College
Dr. Jacquelyn Elliott, President/CEO | Central Arizona College
Of the 4,760 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 41.5% were Hispanic. This is an increase of 13.4% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 1.7%. Central Arizona College reported the largest student body, with 4,652 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 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.5% |
| White | 36.3% |
| Black or African American | 7% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 3% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| Multiracial | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
| U.S. nonresident | 1% |
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