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South Carolina: White students most represented ethnicity at Kershaw County universities in 2022-23 school year

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Kimberly Gibson President | LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc

Kimberly Gibson President | LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc

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

Of the 30 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 80% were white. This is an increase of 9.1% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Black or African American 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 fell by 6.3%.

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 Kershaw County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White80%
Black or African American20%

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