A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WCC are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
36%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
4%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 95% more female students than male students enrolled at Wilson Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
603
|
| Women |
1,176
|
WCC serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
18%
|
51% 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 | 35.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 51.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199953 IPEDS survey data for Wilson Community College.