A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southeastern Community College are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
7%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Southeastern Community College with a gender ratio of 23% women to 18% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeastern Community College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
18%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
250
|
| Women |
326
|
Southeastern 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%
|
74% 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 | 29.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 42.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199722 IPEDS survey data for Southeastern Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025