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 66% more male students than female students enrolled at Cape Fear Community College with a gender ratio of 20% men to 12% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cape Fear Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
12%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,882
|
| Women |
1,740
|
Cape Fear Community College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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.
Last updated February 24, 2025