by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Pearl River Community College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Pearl River Community College. We reviewed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
What does diversity really mean at the college level? College Factual ran the numbers to learn how diverse the average college campus really is, considering race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Pearl River Community College total enrollment is approximately 4,837 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Pearl River Community College undergraduate population is made up of 66.6% women, and 33.4% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Pearl River Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,869 | 59.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,632 | 33.8% |
| Unknown | 261 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.5% |
| International | 7 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,869 | 59.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,632 | 33.8% |
| Unknown | 261 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.5% |
| International | 7 | 0.1% |
Pearl River Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0.6% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 3,223 female students and 1,614 male students at Pearl River Community College.
Pearl River Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 92.2% of Pearl River Community College students come from within the state, and 7.8% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 8 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1,114 | 93.5% |
| Louisiana | 62 | 5.2% |
| Alabama | 5 | 0.4% |
| Florida | 4 | 0.3% |
| Georgia | 3 | 0.3% |
Pearl River Community College enrolls roughly 0.1% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the global diversity of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Pearl River Community College, 56.0% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,310 | 38.4% |
| 20-21 | 1,057 | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 796 | 13.2% |
| 22-24 | 607 | 10.1% |
| 25-29 | 500 | 8.3% |
| 35 and over | 445 | 7.4% |
| 30-34 | 296 | 4.9% |
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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