Of the 1,497 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 78% were white. This is a decrease of 11.2% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Students of unknown ethinicity 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 8.2%. Great Bay Community College reported the largest student body, with 1,415 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 Rockingham County Universities in 2022-23 School Year
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
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