A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at East Georgia College are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
East Georgia 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 |
45%
|
| Black |
45%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 23% more female students than male students enrolled at East Georgia College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, East Georgia College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
839
|
| Women |
1,034
|
East Georgia College serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
67% 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 | 9.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 20.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139621 IPEDS survey data for East Georgia College.