A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CWC are mostly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has low racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
11%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at Central Wyoming College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CWC 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 |
872
|
| Women |
1,051
|
CWC serves a very low number of students outside of Wyoming, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
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 | 34.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 43.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240514 IPEDS survey data for Central Wyoming College.