A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northern Virginia Community College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
35%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
22%
|
| Asian |
15%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 8% more female students than male students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northern Virginia Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24,984
|
| Women |
26,912
|
Northern Virginia Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 33.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 58.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232946 IPEDS survey data for Northern Virginia Community College.