Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith President | Harris-Stowe State University
Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith President | Harris-Stowe State University
Of the 14,483 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 49.1% were white. This is a decrease of 7% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Students of unknown ethinicity comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the eight universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 10.8%. Saint Louis University reported the largest student body, with 10,662 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 | 49.1% |
| Unknown | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% |
| U.S. nonresident | 2.6% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
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