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West Virginia: White students most represented ethnicity at Mineral County universities in 2022-23 school year

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Chris Gilmer, Ph.D. Campus President | Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Chris Gilmer, Ph.D. Campus President | Potomac State College of West Virginia University

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

Of the 1,154 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 83% were white. This is a decrease of 0.4% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Multiracial 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 2.6%. Potomac State College of West Virginia University reported the largest student body, with 1,145 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 Mineral County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White83%
Multiracial4.9%
Black or African American4.1%
Hispanic2.9%
Unknown2.9%
U.S. nonresident1%

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