A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Eastern Gateway Community College are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 125% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern Gateway Community College with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eastern Gateway Community College 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 |
9,351
|
| Women |
21,013
|
Eastern Gateway Community College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 73% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
27%
|
| Out of State |
73%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% 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 | 36.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 49.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203331 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Gateway Community College.