Susanne Cox President | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
Susanne Cox President | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
Of the 6,336 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 85.3% were white. This is an increase of 1.7% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Hispanic 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 2.8%. Walters State Community College reported the largest student body, with 5,477 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 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% |
| Multiracial | 3% |
| Black or African American | 2% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Unknown | 0.9% |
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