A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Gaston College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 84% more female students than male students enrolled at Gaston College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Gaston College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,957
|
| Women |
3,601
|
Gaston College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 38.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198570 IPEDS survey data for Gaston College.