Dr. Dusty R. Johnston, President | Vernon College
Dr. Dusty R. Johnston, President | Vernon College
Of the 2,249 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 54% were white. This is a decrease of 11.3% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 4.6%.
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 Wilbarger County University in 2022-23 School Year
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Black or African American | 7% |
| Multiracial | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1% |
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