A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WPCC are mostly White with a small Asian population. The school has low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
80%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 73% more female students than male students enrolled at Western Piedmont Community College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WPCC 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 |
640
|
| Women |
1,109
|
WPCC serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
62% 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 | 33.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 47.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199908 IPEDS survey data for Western Piedmont Community College.