A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MCC are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Meridian Community 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 |
47%
|
| Black |
43%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 109% more female students than male students enrolled at Meridian Community College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
847
|
| Women |
1,774
|
MCC serves a very low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
62% 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 | 33.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175935 IPEDS survey data for Meridian Community College.