Of the 28,203 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 59% were white. This is an increase of 8.9% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the nine universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 0.8%. Syracuse University reported the largest student body, with 15,421 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%.
Students' Ethnicity Percentage in Onondaga County Universities in 2022-23 School Year
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| U.S. nonresident | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.8% |
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