A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at OCtech are mainly Black with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
53%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 141% more female students than male students enrolled at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, OCtech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
71%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
590
|
| Women |
1,422
|
OCtech serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
69% 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 | 29.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 51.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218487 IPEDS survey data for Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.