East Central Community College Student Population Stats

Normal Diversity at This School

We come up with an overall diversity ranking for each school by looking at racial, age, geographic and gender diversity.

East Central Community College is thought to be middle of the pack in overall diversity, and is ranked #1,846 nationwide.

Campus is Higher Than Average in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse colleges offer students the opportunity to study and collaborate with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

East Central Community College is ranked #1,486 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

East Central Community College ranks above average in racial representation.

Average racial representation in the faculty.

Comparable to National Averages When it Comes to Balance of Male and Female Students

This may not be the best choice if you're seeking equal numbers of men and women.

At East Central Community College, the disparity between men and women on campus is on par with the national average. The undergraduate student body at East Central Community College is predominantly female.

This college is ranked at #1,596 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 1,029 males and 1,574 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at East Central Community College is on par with the national average.

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

School Tends to Attract Students From Its Home State

Would you prefer a local college that attracts students from within Mississippi? This could be a good choice for you.

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

Over 90% of the students attending East Central Community College come from within Mississippi. This means East Central Community College is below average in geographic diversity with a ranking of #2,456.

Age Diversity on Campus

Some learners prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The typical student is between the ages of 18-21. At East Central Community College, 66.4% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank East Central Community College #3,252 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

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

  The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". Today we use it to describe a mixture of people, traditions, cultures and ideas. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are looking for are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Is East Central Community College attracting learners from all backgrounds?

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

• Is Diversity Important to East Central Community College?

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