Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President | Kentucky State University
Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President | Kentucky State University
Of the 1,610 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 68% were Black or African American. This is a decrease of 18.6% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Students of unknown ethinicity comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by white students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 24.6%.
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%.
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 68% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| White | 7% |
| Multiracial | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| U.S. nonresident | 1% |
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