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

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Dr. J. Bradley Creed, President | Campbell University

Dr. J. Bradley Creed, President | Campbell University

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

Of the 2,991 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 58.9% were white. This is a decrease of 12.3% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

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

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 10.8%. Campbell University reported the largest student body, with 2,965 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 Harnett County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White58.9%
Black or African American15.3%
Hispanic10.9%
Multiracial4.9%
Unknown4%
U.S. nonresident3%
Asian2%

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