A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 526% more female students than male students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College Charleston with a gender ratio of 86% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Virginia Junior College-Charleston has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
86%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31
|
| Women |
194
|
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston serves a very low number of students outside of West Virginia, 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%
|
88% 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 | 26.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237987 IPEDS survey data for West Virginia Junior College Charleston.
Last updated February 24, 2024