Table 2-1 Growth in higher education enrollment, by sex, race/ethnicity, and visa status: 1986–98 (Index: 1986 = 100)   Sex, race/ethnicity, and visa status 1986 1989 1992 1995 1998 All students 100 108 116 114 116 Male 100 101 111 108 108 Female 100 110 120 120 123   White 100 108 112 106 105 Asian 100 124 161 184 208 Underrepresented minorities 100 114 138 150 165 Black 100 112 131 138 149 Hispanic 100 117 147 167 188 American Indian/Alaskan Native 100 111 136 150 165 Temporary resident 100 112 133 135 132   NOTE: Race/ethnicity breakdown does not include temporary residents. SOURCE: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, WebCASPAR database system, http://caspar.nsf.gov.   Science & Engineering Indicators – 2004

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