by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Central Piedmont Community College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Central Piedmont Community College. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual ran the numbers to find out how diverse the average college campus really is, including race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Central Piedmont Community College total enrollment is approximately 7,248 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Central Piedmont Community College undergraduate population is made up of 55.2% women, and 44.8% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Central Piedmont Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,626 | 36.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,855 | 25.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,291 | 17.9% |
| International | 688 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 366 | 5.1% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 239 | 3.3% |
| Unknown | 144 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,626 | 36.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,855 | 25.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,291 | 17.9% |
| International | 688 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 366 | 5.1% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 239 | 3.3% |
| Unknown | 144 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
Central Piedmont Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| International | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0.6% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 4,000 female students and 3,248 male students at Central Piedmont Community College.
Central Piedmont Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 97.9% of Central Piedmont Community College students come from within the state, and 2.1% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 12 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,395 | 98.4% |
| South Carolina | 9 | 0.6% |
| New York | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ohio | 2 | 0.1% |
| Virginia | 2 | 0.1% |
Central Piedmont Community College hosts about 9.5% international (nonresident) students, adding to the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Central Piedmont Community College, 44.6% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5,812 | 28.5% |
| Under 18 | 3,594 | 17.6% |
| 20-21 | 3,282 | 16.1% |
| 22-24 | 2,636 | 12.9% |
| 25-29 | 2,121 | 10.4% |
| 35 and over | 1,866 | 9.2% |
| 30-34 | 1,064 | 5.2% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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