A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MCC-LV are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Metropolitan Community College Longview with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MCC-LV 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 |
5,203
|
| Women |
7,669
|
MCC-LV serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 32.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177995 IPEDS survey data for Metropolitan Community College Longview.
Last updated February 24, 2024