A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Westmoreland County Community College are almost exclusively White with a small Black population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 8% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
92%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 92% more female students than male students enrolled at Westmoreland County Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Westmoreland County Community College 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 |
1,427
|
| Women |
2,744
|
Westmoreland County Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, 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%
|
41% 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% |
| Part time Undergrads | 47.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216825 IPEDS survey data for Westmoreland County Community College.