A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Centra College are primarily White with a significant Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
35%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 557% more female students than male students enrolled at Centra College with a gender ratio of 87% women to 13% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Centra College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13%
|
| Women |
87%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30
|
| Women |
197
|
Centra College serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
100% 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 | 61.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 67.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232618 IPEDS survey data for Centra College.