Central Piedmont Community College Student Population Stats

Overall Diversity is Above Average

The total diversity grade is created by combining the results of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.

Central Piedmont Community College is considered to be above average in overall diversity, and is ranked #866 nationwide.

Very High Racial Diversity

This very diverse school may be a great place for college students to get to know other students with different cultures and backgrounds.

Sitting at #466, Central Piedmont Community College is ranked quite high in ethnic diversity nationally.

Central Piedmont Community College boasts excellent racial diversity.

Above average racial representation in faculty.

Central Piedmont Community College Gender Ratio is Balanced

If you feel more comfortable on a campus with a nice mix of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At Central Piedmont Community College, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Central Piedmont Community College is equally balanced.

This college is ranked at #680 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 8,459 males and 10,365 females.

The male to female ratio at Central Piedmont Community College is excellent.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Central Piedmont Community College is above average.

Low Geographic Diversity

Would you prefer a local college that recruits students from within North Carolina? This could be a good option for you.

We've arrived at the location diversity of each school by looking at where matriculated undergraduates lived before they attended college.

Over 90% of the students attending Central Piedmont Community College come from within North Carolina. This means Central Piedmont Community College is below average in geographic diversity with a ranking of #2,270.

Age Diversity on Campus

Are you looking for a college where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a college where most students are about your own age?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. At Central Piedmont Community College, 46.3% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Central Piedmont Community College #828 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Largely speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of individuals and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. Students who state that diversity in school is important to them are looking for institutions to provide a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, classes, and religions.

• Is Central Piedmont Community College attracting students from all backgrounds?

  Schools with otherwise excellent ethnic and location diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as financial backgrounds. Get a better idea of how Central Piedmont Community College supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Central Piedmont Community College?

  Contact the school to find out what they are doing to stimulate diversity, and what student clubs, groups and associations are available that encourage varied points of views on campus.