A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WCCCD are mainly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 78% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Wayne County Community College District 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 |
22%
|
| Black |
58%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at Wayne County Community College District with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WCCCD has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,130
|
| Women |
8,089
|
WCCCD serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
63% 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 | 41.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 74.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172635 IPEDS survey data for Wayne County Community College District.