A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Robeson Community College are predominantly American Indian/Alaskan with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
19%
|
| Black |
23%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
48%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 160% more female students than male students enrolled at Robeson Community College with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Robeson Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
528
|
| Women |
1,373
|
Robeson Community College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, 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%
|
75% 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 | 36.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 51.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199476 IPEDS survey data for Robeson Community College.