Manoj Patil President | Little Priest Tribal College
Manoj Patil President | Little Priest Tribal College
Of the 682 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 72.7% were American Indian or Alaskan Native. This is an increase of 14.8% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by multiracial students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 18.8%. Nebraska Indian Community College reported the largest student body, with 474 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 |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 72.7% |
| White | 21.4% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Unknown | 0.6% |
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