Of the 2,535 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 29.8% were Asian. This is an increase of 0.8% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Multiracial students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by white students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 8.8%. University of Hawaii Maui College reported the largest student body, with 2,472 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 Maui County Universities in 2022-23 School Year
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29.8% |
| Multiracial | 28.9% |
| White | 16.2% |
| Hispanic | 14.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6.5% |
| U.S. nonresident | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
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