Dr. Tom Stritikus, President | Fort Lewis College
Dr. Tom Stritikus, President | Fort Lewis College
Of the 3,308 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 40% were white. This is a decrease of 1.6% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Hispanic students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 4.1%.
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 La Plata County University in 2022-23 School Year
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 32% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Multiracial | 11% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black or African American | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| U.S. nonresident | 1% |
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