A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mississippi Delta Community College are primarily Black with a sizeable White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 72% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Mississippi Delta Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
28%
|
| Black |
68%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 80% more female students than male students enrolled at Mississippi Delta Community College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mississippi Delta Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
728
|
| Women |
1,311
|
Mississippi Delta Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
72% 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 | 17.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176008 IPEDS survey data for Mississippi Delta Community College.