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Student body in Snohomish County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Amit B. Singh President | Edmonds College

Dr. Amit B. Singh President | Edmonds College

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

Of the 12,573 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 46.1% were white. This is a decrease of 10.3% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Asian students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the three universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 5.1%. Everett Community College reported the largest student body, with 6,054 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 Snohomish County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White46.1%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian12%
Black or African American7.1%
Multiracial6.6%
Unknown6.3%
U.S. nonresident5.1%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.5%

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