A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Macomb Community College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at Macomb Community College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Macomb Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,784
|
| Women |
9,162
|
Macomb Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, 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%
|
48% 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 | 30.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 67.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170790 IPEDS survey data for Macomb Community College.