Jeffrey D. Imbrescia, C.P.A. Chief Executive Officer/President | Douglas Education Center
Jeffrey D. Imbrescia, C.P.A. Chief Executive Officer/President | Douglas Education Center
Of the 8,844 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 79.6% were white. This is a decrease of 6.9% 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 seven universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 1.6%. Westmoreland County Community College reported the largest student body, with 4,171 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 | 79.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| U.S. nonresident | 0.8% |
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