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Minority Presidents

College Presidents, by Race/Ethnicity

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Minority Presidents

Minority College Presidents, by Immediate Prior Position

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Looking Ahead

Racial/Ethnic Diversity in the Presidency

The following charts display when the presidency could reach racial parity for African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanics based on numerous growth scenarios. For the purpose of these charts, parity is defined as the year in which the representation of African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanics in the presidency reflect their overall representation in the U.S. population. Data on the future demographics of the United States come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s projections.

African American College Presidents

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Asian American College Presidents

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Hispanic College Presidents

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About These Chart

These charts show the percentage distribution of minority presidents as it relates to their demographic characteristics and professional experience.

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About These Charts

This chart shows projections for when the presidency could reach racial parity for specific groups. Parity is defined as the year in which the representation of African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans in the presidency reflect their overall representation in the U.S. population. Data come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s projections and the 2016 ACPS data.

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