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Student body in Madison County universities comprised mostly of Black or African American students in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. John L. Clay - President | Huntsville Bible College

Dr. John L. Clay - President | Huntsville Bible College

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

Of the 15,106 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 46.5% were Black or African American. This is a decrease of 1% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

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

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the eight universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 1.2%. University of Alabama in Huntsville reported the largest student body, with 7,169 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 Madison County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
Black or African American46.5%
White36.5%
Hispanic5.1%
Unknown3.3%
Multiracial3.3%
U.S. nonresident2%
Asian1.9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.5%

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