Dr. Mohammad Dehghani, Chancellor | Missouri University of Science and Technology
Dr. Mohammad Dehghani, Chancellor | Missouri University of Science and Technology
Of the 5,532 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 80.1% were white. This is a decrease of 4.2% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Asian students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 4.2%. Missouri University of Science and Technology reported the largest student body, with 5,498 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%.
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 80.1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black or African American | 3% |
| Multiracial | 3% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| U.S. nonresident | 2% |
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