A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at DCCC are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 85% more female students than male students enrolled at Davidson County Community College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, DCCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,376
|
| Women |
2,545
|
DCCC serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
50% 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 | 44.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198376 IPEDS survey data for Davidson County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024