A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mitchell Community College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low 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 |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 43% more female students than male students enrolled at Mitchell Community College with a gender ratio of 31% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mitchell Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
31%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
793
|
| Women |
1,132
|
Mitchell Community College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
48% 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 | 26% |
| Part time Undergrads | 51.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198987 IPEDS survey data for Mitchell Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025