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

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Jerald S. “Jerry” Paul President | Maine Maritime Academy

Jerald S. “Jerry” Paul President | Maine Maritime Academy

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

Of the 1,255 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 77.1% were white. This is an increase of 0.5% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

U.S. nonresident 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 grew by 0.8%. Maine Maritime Academy reported the largest student body, with 878 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 Hancock County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White77.1%
U.S. nonresident7.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Unknown3.8%
Multiracial2.3%
Asian2.1%
Black or African American1.8%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.7%

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