A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at PVCC are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Piedmont Virginia Community College with a gender ratio of 21% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PVCC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,051
|
| Women |
1,091
|
PVCC serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% 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 | 29.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233116 IPEDS survey data for Piedmont Virginia Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025