A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cedar Valley College are predominantly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Cedar Valley College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
17%
|
| Black |
49%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 65% more female students than male students enrolled at Cedar Valley College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cedar Valley College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,030
|
| Women |
5,000
|
Cedar Valley College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 37.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 69.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=223773 IPEDS survey data for Cedar Valley College.