A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WCCD are primarily White with a significant Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
31%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 121% more female students than male students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WCCD has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31%
|
| Women |
69%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,195
|
| Women |
2,637
|
WCCD serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
56% 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 | 34.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 48.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101286 IPEDS survey data for George C Wallace State Community College Dothan.