Pearl River Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
1%
International
7
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pearl River Community College has a diverse student body with 39% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.3%(4,568)
Hispanic
0.6%(43)
African American
32.7%(2,439)
Asian
0.7%(49)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(23)
Unknown
4.5%(335)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment7,458
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Pearl River Community College has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.3%(2,481)
Women
66.7%(4,977)

Gender Statistics

Men2,481

33% of total enrollment

Women4,977

67% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pearl River Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 43% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.0%(674)
18-19
37.5%(2,110)
20-21
19.8%(1,110)
22-24
9.9%(554)
25+
20.9%(1,172)

Age Diversity Insights

43%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pearl River Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 98% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.2%(807)
Out-of-State
1.0%(8)
International
0.9%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State807

98% of student body

Out-of-State8

1% of student body

International7

1% of student body

States Represented

7 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age