Dr. Ryan Tipton, President, Chief Executive Officer | University of the Southwest
Dr. Ryan Tipton, President, Chief Executive Officer | University of the Southwest
Of the 2,597 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 58.6% were Hispanic. This is an increase of 22.3% 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 grew by 12.8%. New Mexico Junior College reported the largest student body, with 2,228 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 | 58.6% |
| White | 27.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% |
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