A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Copiah Lincoln 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 |
50%
|
| Black |
45%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 52% more female students than male students enrolled at Copiah Lincoln Community College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Copiah-Lincoln Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,110
|
| Women |
1,691
|
Copiah-Lincoln Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
65% 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 | 17.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175573 IPEDS survey data for Copiah Lincoln Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024