Of the 48 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 87.5% were Black or African American. This is an increase of 10.5% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year was unchanged at 48.
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 Marion County University in 2022-23 School Year
Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
---|---|
Black or African American | 87.5% |
White | 12.5% |