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Louisiana: White students most represented ethnicity at Livingston Parish universities in 2022-23 school year

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Shanna Forstall, Director of Education | LinkedIn

Shanna Forstall, Director of Education | LinkedIn

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

Of the 61 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 91.8% were white. This is an increase of 7.7% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Black or African American students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Asian students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 1.7%.

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 Livingston Parish University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White91.8%
Black or African American3.3%
Asian1.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Multiracial1.6%

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