Northern Virginia Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

62%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
0%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northern Virginia Community College has a diverse student body with 62% 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
35.3%(24,158)
Hispanic
22.6%(15,485)
African American
14.6%(9,954)
Asian
17.0%(11,648)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(174)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(169)
Two or More Races
5.3%(3,609)
Unknown
4.6%(3,178)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color62%
Total Enrollment71,176
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Northern Virginia Community College has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.9%(34,101)
Women
52.1%(37,075)

Gender Statistics

Men34,101

48% of total enrollment

Women37,075

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northern Virginia Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
35.1%(18,899)
18-19
23.7%(12,775)
20-21
13.8%(7,452)
22-24
9.6%(5,160)
25+
17.7%(9,524)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northern Virginia 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 173% in-state residents, -73% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(8,229)
International
0.0%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State8,229

173% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

62%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age

Northern Virginia Community College - Demographics & Diversity