A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Surry Community College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 56% more female students than male students enrolled at Surry Community College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Surry Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,093
|
| Women |
1,704
|
Surry 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%
|
55% 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 | 21% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199768 IPEDS survey data for Surry Community College.