Mountain Empire Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

8%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
0%
International
2
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mountain Empire Community College has a diverse student body with 8% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
92.2%(2,423)
Hispanic
2.0%(53)
African American
1.8%(48)
Asian
0.5%(14)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
2.1%(54)
Unknown
1.2%(32)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color8%
Total Enrollment2,631
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Mountain Empire Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Mountain Empire Community College has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.0%(1,026)
Women
61.0%(1,605)

Gender Statistics

Men1,026

39% of total enrollment

Women1,605

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mountain Empire Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 25% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
36.4%(734)
18-19
23.2%(467)
20-21
9.9%(200)
22-24
6.8%(137)
25+
23.7%(477)

Age Diversity Insights

25%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mountain Empire Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 132% in-state residents, -32% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(392)

Regional Representation

In-State392

132% of student body

States Represented

2 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

8%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age