A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CCBC are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
40%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 72% more female students than male students enrolled at The Community College of Baltimore County with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CCBC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,638
|
| Women |
9,681
|
CCBC serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| 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 | 40.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 69.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=434672 IPEDS survey data for The Community College of Baltimore County.