A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Centura College-Newport News are primarily Black with a sizeable White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 77% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
23%
|
| Black |
60%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Centura College Newport News with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Centura College-Newport News has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
95
|
| Women |
114
|
Centura College-Newport News 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%
|
44% 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 | 63.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 33.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377449 IPEDS survey data for Centura College Newport News.