Figure A
NCAA college athletes have a similar racial breakdown to broader United States: Share of total NCAA athletes, by racial group
| Share of NCAA athletes | |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7% |
| Two or more races | 7% |
| International | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian/ Alaska Native | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander | 0% |

Note: Values are rounded to the nearest percent.
Source: NCAA Demographics Database.
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