Copiah-Lincoln Community College Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity Index: 52%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has medium 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.

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 49% 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 higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity Index: 7%

Copiah-Lincoln Community College draws 92 percent of students from Mississippi, 5 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Mississippi, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Total enrollment