Hispanic students were the most represented ethnicity among students at Nevada County’s only university in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Of the 22 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 54.5% were Hispanic. This is unchanged from what was registered in the previous year.
White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 31.3%.
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 | 54.5% |
| White | 36.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
