A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cape Fear Community College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 2% more female students than male students enrolled at Cape Fear Community College with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cape Fear Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,016
|
| Women |
7,154
|
Cape Fear Community College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 34.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 51.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198154 IPEDS survey data for Cape Fear Community College.