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Florida: White students most represented ethnicity at Okaloosa County universities in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Devin Stephenson President | Northwest Florida State College

Dr. Devin Stephenson President | Northwest Florida State College

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

Of the 5,171 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 64% were white. This is a decrease of 2.4% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Hispanic 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 0.4%. Northwest Florida State College reported the largest student body, with 4,898 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 Okaloosa County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White64%
Hispanic13%
Black or African American8.2%
Multiracial7.1%
Unknown3.8%
Asian3%
U.S. nonresident1%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.9%

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