A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southwestern Community College are mostly White with a small American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has low racial diversity. 21% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
79%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
9%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 69% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwestern Community College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southwestern Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
838
|
| Women |
1,418
|
Southwestern Community College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
64% 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 | 32.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 53.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199731 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern Community College.