A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BCC are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Bladen Community College is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
36%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
16%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 104% more female students than male students enrolled at Bladen Community College with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
322
|
| Women |
656
|
BCC serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
71% 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 | 35% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198011 IPEDS survey data for Bladen Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024