A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at East Central College are almost exclusively White with a small Hispanic population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 5% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
95%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 55% more female students than male students enrolled at East Central College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, East Central College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,056
|
| Women |
1,636
|
East Central College serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 26.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 42.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177250 IPEDS survey data for East Central College.