Dr. Joseph Shepard, President | Western New Mexico University
Dr. Joseph Shepard, President | Western New Mexico University
Of the 2,377 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 53% were Hispanic. This is an increase of 22.2% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by students of unknown ethinicity.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 19.9%.
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 Grant County University in 2022-23 School Year
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53% |
| White | 23% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 4% |
| Black or African American | 4% |
| Multiracial | 2% |
| U.S. nonresident | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
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