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

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Andi (Andrea) Burns Owner | State College of Beauty Culture Inc

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

Of the 6,108 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 78% were white. This is a decrease of 3.3% 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 two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 0.9%. Northcentral Technical College reported the largest student body, with 6,069 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 Marathon County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White78%
Asian6%
Hispanic6%
Unknown6%
Multiracial3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%
Black or African American1%

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