Fall enrollment in public degree-granting postsecondary institutions by race and ethnicity (in thousands)
| 1976 | 2010 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,120.2 | 5,069.6 | 4,578.1 |
| Black | 421.8 | 912.6 | 1,012.7 |
| Hispanic | 129.3 | 869.5 | 1939 |
| AIAN | 28.2 | 69.5 | 57.4 |
| AAPI | 87.5 | 522.8 | 783.6 |
| Nonresident | 106 | 357.8 | 534.1 |
Note: AIAN refers to American Indian and Alaska Native, and AAPI refers to Asian American and Pacific Islander.
Source: Author's analysis of National Center for Education Statistics Table 306.20.