A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Valley College of Technology are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 434% more female students than male students enrolled at Valley College Martinsburg with a gender ratio of 84% women to 16% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Valley College of Technology has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
16%
|
| Women |
84%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
97
|
| Women |
518
|
Valley College of Technology serves a low number of students outside of West Virginia, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
28%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
88% 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 | 58.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377661 IPEDS survey data for Valley College Martinsburg.