A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Richmond Community College are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 56% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
44%
|
Black |
34%
|
Hispanic |
2%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
10%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 91% more female students than male students enrolled at Richmond Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Richmond Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
34%
|
Women |
66%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
786
|
Women |
1,504
|
Richmond Community College 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 |
2%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
66% 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 | 36% |
Part time Undergrads | 44.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199449 IPEDS survey data for Richmond Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024