Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Edgecombe Community College are primarily Black with a sizeable White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 72% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Edgecombe 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 |
28%
|
| Black |
65%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 230% more female students than male students enrolled at Edgecombe Community College with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Edgecombe Community College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
77%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
468
|
| Women |
1,544
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Edgecombe Community College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
85% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 58.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 54.6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198491 IPEDS survey data for Edgecombe Community College.