A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Sampson Community College are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
50%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 85% more female students than male students enrolled at Sampson Community College with a gender ratio of 29% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Sampson Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
29%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
259
|
| Women |
480
|
Sampson Community College 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 |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
65% 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 | 26.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 43.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199625 IPEDS survey data for Sampson Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025