A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CVCC are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
44%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 93% more female students than male students enrolled at Chattahoochee Valley Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CVCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
560
|
| Women |
1,081
|
CVCC serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
69%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
15%
|
67% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 36% |
| Part time Undergrads | 39.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101028 IPEDS survey data for Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024