Betty A. McCrohan Wharton County Junior College President | Wharton County Junior College
Betty A. McCrohan Wharton County Junior College President | Wharton County Junior College
Of the 5,495 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 46% were Hispanic. This is an increase of 2.5% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
White 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 0.3%.
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 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46% |
| White | 27% |
| Asian | 14% |
| Black or African American | 11% |
| Multiracial | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
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