A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Nash Community College are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
39%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 70% more female students than male students enrolled at Nash Community College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Nash Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
981
|
| Women |
1,664
|
Nash 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%
|
44% 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 | 38.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 47% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199087 IPEDS survey data for Nash Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024